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About us
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. Founded in 1905 as a mutual aid society for early Italian immigrants, today OSDIA has thousands of family members located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation’s estimated 26 million people of Italian descent. Our missions include encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.
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Find Your Local Lodge
OSDIA has hundreds of lodges located nationwide. Lodges meet regularly for social and community-oriented activities. Dues vary according to individual lodges.
Use the map below to find local lodges as well as Grand Lodges (state lodges).
- States in grey have local lodges.
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Happy FOTO Friday! 🇮🇹 Meet Matthew Santilli! Matthew is from Uniontown, PA and has been a lifelong member of the Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge #231. Matt`s family originates from the city of L`Aquila, and they keep many Italian traditions from the area even generations after the family`s immigration to America. After graduating from Robert Morris University, Matt took a job in the Pittsburgh area for JPMorgan Chase as part of an ongoing market expansion. He also serves on the OSDIA Investment Committee and is involved with his hometown`s annual Italian Festival. In his free time, Matt likes to golf, watch sports, and expand his palate by trying new foods.
What does being Italian mean to me?: Being Italian boils down to the many traditions that are kept alive from generation to generation. From specific meals on certain holidays, to learning Italian lingo passed down through family members, to the stories each Italian shares that they have picked up during their lifetime. Italian culture is a very passionate one, and I`m proud to be a part of it. Since my Italian story includes growing up in a family restaurant, I am proud and passionate when judging a sauce!
The Roman Theatre (1st century B.C.) is an eloquent trace of Roman Spoleto. 🎭
Today it is included into the complex hosting the State Archaeological Museum and it is still used for performances and plays. It is accessed from via St. Agata but it’s possible to view it from the outside, from the overlook on piazza della Libertà, through the arcades placed on the West side.
#history #RomanEmpire #drama #comedy
TODAY is the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano`s arrival in New York! 🇮🇹 If you live near Battery Park, we`d love to see you at our special event today beginning at noon to honor him. Special Speakers: IALF Chair Michael G. Polo, Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Consul General of Italy in New York Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of France in New York Cedrik Fouriscot and New York City Park Commissioner Susan Donoghue.
Special thanks to the @ial_forum for making this event possible!
Joe Sciame, President of the Sons of Italy Foundation, speaks on his experience as a #ProudItalian and striving to respect his ancestor`s legacy.
“I have a 55 year love affair with the Sons and Daughters of Italy. I was brought in by my uncle who founded our lodge in New York in 1968. I am involved in this organization because of my grandparents – all four came from Sicily in 1905 and settled in New York. 🗽
Now we have seven generations here in America. As long as we each have a drop of blood in us, we are carrying on our traditions. Our ancestors came here for a better life, and they received so many gifts. But they have also given so much to this country and its culture. Their contributions of family traditions, respect, faith and giving back are powerful. And we should reflect on that and carry it forward to the next generation.
Every day I get up, get dressed and strive to make my family and their legacy proud.”
🇮🇹@❤️ #ItalianAtHeart
Spello, nestled on the southern flank of Mount Subasio, between Assisi and Foligno, in the region of Umbria, is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy" due to its significant environmental, cultural and artistic heritage. 🌳🍝🍷🎨
Latin poet Propertius called Spello ‘Splendidissima Colonia Iulia’, or very splendid. It is famous for being one of the prettiest villages in Italy and one of the most flowery. 💐
Its meandering medieval streets are a triumph of verdant balconies and colorful flowers, and the town also hosts a significant flower event called "infiorata", which is world famous.
It is a beautiful town to visit for an afternoon or lunch and is ideal for photographers, foodies and anyone looking for a quintessentially Italian village stop. 🇮🇹
Follow the association on social media to learn more about the area: @borghitalia
#ItalianPride #flowers #spring #nature #photooftheday
FOTO FRIDAY! 🇮🇹 Meet Renee! She joined the Son`s of Italy Drum and Bugle Corp out of Haverhill, MA at just 8 years old. Growing up in the Drum Corp and the Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646, her passion for Italian culture, heritage and our great organization continued to flourish. In 2019, Renee became the first female President of the Drum and Bugle Corp, and in 2020 she became the youngest President of her lodge. She also served as the financial secretary and event coordinator, and is now the chair of the membership committee for the Grand Lodge of MA. As a young mom, she started her career early in the construction industry and is now the proud owner of Chaos Coordinators, a consulting, management and coaching business with a niche in construction.
"What does being Italian mean to me?":
The biggest thing for me is Family. Joining the SOI Drum and Bugle Corp so young gave me an extended Italian Family to be a part of. It was something special that my dad and I were able to share together, as well as my daughter. Sunday dinners at Grammy Josies was the one day we would all be able to get together. No matter what was going on, we always had our Sunday dinners! Being Italian is being able to share the traditions I was taught and raised with, with the next generations. It is keeping my family`s culture and heritage going, sharing memories and building new ones.
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