About this Event
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it... The Italian Educational & Cultural Center at Casa Colombo is proud to announce a special lecture on writer, political activist and renowned "Soul Of Italy" Giuseppe Mazzini.
Did You Know? Bequested by Dr. Anthony J. LaPera, IECC is the keeper of a small archive of Mazzini's original letters and correspondence with American diplomat George Nicholas Sanders and his wife Anna Johnson Reid.
In this exciting one-off lecture on Saturday, June 13th from 2:00PM, we will be joined by Dr. William Connell, Ph.D., Professor of History and La Motta Endowed Chair in Italian Studies at Seton Hall University. Discussing both the importance of Mazzini and the interesting context surrounding the letters that IECC holds within its heritage collection, Dr. Connell will reveal another layer of scholarship behind these intriguing pieces of Italian and American history.
This event will be open to the public. Tickets are first come, first serve: free to IECC members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for students.
Dr. Connell's lecture will be followed by light refreshments, as well as the exhibition of Giuseppe Mazzini's letters within our Italian Heritage Hall throughout the summer.
Special thanks and gratitude goes to the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs in collaboration with America 250, and to the Family of Rocky Aversa, for making this historical showcase possible.
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PARKING: As the Jersey City Village is a residential area, there is very limited on street parking. Please prepare accordingly, taxi or carpool when possible, or plan to walk from public transport. We are a 15-minute walk from the Grove Street PATH station, and a 20-minute walk from Journal Square bus and train terminal.
ACCESSIBILITY: IECC does not have an elevator. In lieu, there is a chair lift that takes you from the ground floor to the first floor only. This event will take place on the second floor.
FINALLY... Persons under 21 will also not be permitted entry without a parent or legal guardian.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
380 Monmouth St, 380 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 17.85
