New Beginnings: The Italian Immigrant Experience

In collaboration with St. Peter’s Prep Jersey City, join us for a special presentation of ‘New Beginnings: The Italian Immigrant Experience' Now announcing the first of our newest programming at the Italian Educational & Cultural Center for Autumn 2026… In collaboration with St. Peter’s Prep Italian students and alumni, their Professor Rosalie Romano, and IECC VP Professor Carla Mastropierro - join us on Monday, October 19th at 6:00PM for a special presentation of ‘New Beginnings: The Italian Immigrant Experience’. This heartening evening - with tales of courage, love and fortitude - written and read by the students and alumni themselves, will take place within our third floor museum and Italian Heritage Hall. Detailing the stories of their very own immigrant family members, we will walk down memory lanes long cherished, followed by light refreshments and reception. COST: Suggested donation $10-$15. --- 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 third floor.