Italian American Heritage Month
Italian American Heritage & Culture Month
Through the month of October, we recognize the contributions and achievements of Italian-Americans and embracing Italian heritage and culture.
Italian-American Heritage Month, first celebrated in 1989 through a proclamation by the United States Congress and President George H. W. Bush, is commemorated every October to honor the significant contributions and achievements of Italian immigrants and Italian-Americans. Today, they constitute the fifth largest ethnic group in the United States.
Community Resources
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- Italian – Library of Congress
- Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month
- When Did They Come? PBS
- Italian Immigration – Digital History
- History of Italian Immigration – Howard Beach Neighborhood Study
- The Lasting Impact of Italian Immigration on American Culture
- Italian Culture – Facts, Customs, and Traditions
- Italian-American Heritage Month (CBS New York)
- Ship History: Italian Immigration to U.S. in the Early 20th Century
- Podcast – Italy Made Easy
