The IHSI Scholarship Golf Tournament will be on Sunday, June 23 at Sarah Shank Golf Course. Matt Iaria and David Page have organized this ongoing event. We need individual or businesses to sponsor each of the 18 holes for $100 each. So please contact Matt at 317-443-5335 to sponsor one of the holes and to […]
The Medici family first attained wealth and political power in Florence in the 13th century through its success in commerce and banking. Beginning is 1434 with the rise to power of Cosimo de Medici, the family’s support of the arts and humanities made Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance. A must read. “A superb […]
Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series Back By Popular Demand! Obtaining Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know! Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Nora Library 2:00-4:00 pm Always Free - No RSVP required. IHSI member Marlene Adami walk us through the complex process of applying for Italian Citizenship. This is not to be missed if you […]
Dear Members and 'future members' of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, IHSI would like to personally invite you to our fundraising event. A reception to meet Lidia Bastianich. Lidia will be at the WFYI PBS studios at which she will be taping an interview for WFYI. Afterwards she will be the guest at a […]
Italian POW Chapel in the Meadow at Camp Atterbury Collage of 2018 Reunion Join IHSI for 30th Annual Celebration of Mass & Picnic 11:00 a.m. Presentation of Colors Ceremony and Mass The Picnic will follow nearby, bocce and games are planned. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. A main […]
Led by Ray E. Brown Jr., this 2-mile walking tour explores the history of Italian legacy of the near southeast area of Indianapolis. The tour will start at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, which has been the heart of Indianapolis' Italian community, the bocce courts at Lacey Park, and other historical places in the area. After […]
October is Italian American Heritage month, so we will read a new biography of Christopher Columbus’ legacy, which is being hotly debated. Our reading this book will bring about interesting discussions as we learn of actual circumstances and the consequences that befell Columbus during his four voyages to the American continent. Book: Columbus, the Four […]
Una Serata Italiana An Italian Evening, of delicious food, conviviality, music and pride in our heritage! And . . . a special visit from Chris Columbus!! Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 p.m. The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd. We cordially invite our new members to meet and share the camaraderie of our amicable Society. […]
It is time for the 43rd INDY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Date: November 7, 8, 9, 2019 Where: Indiana State Fairground Blue Ribbon Building Hours: Thursday, November 7, 2019 9 am-5 pm Friday, November 8, 2019 9 am-9 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 9 am-8 pm Theme: Food and Games around the world Set up is on […]
IHSI Member, Guy Tedesco lives and works in southern Indiana, near Louisville, KY. His art works in bronze and diverse design projects have taken him to international destinations as well as locally and nationally. A son of an Italian POW, you may have met Guy at our annual celebration at Camp Atterbury. Join Guy as […]
