The Italians of Staten Island Presented at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 11/21
On Sunday, November 21 at 1 p.m. the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Terza Domenica Heritage Series will host a presentation of "The Italians of Staten Island," by Patricia Salmon.
Staten Island has the largest percentage of Italian-Americans of any county in America, with 38% of Islanders claiming Italian heritage. Ms. Salmon will provide an in-depth look at this, Staten Island's largest ethnic group. She will talk about noted Italians throughout the borough's history who have influenced and developed Staten Island in the areas of business, politics, culture, religion, science, medicine and cuisine, and will explore the lifestyle and recreational activities enjoyed by the Italian population of Staten Island.
Ms. Salmon is Curator of History at the Staten Island Museum, where she oversees the collections and activities of the History Archives and Library. A Staten Island resident since 1962, she holds both a BS and an MA from the College of Staten Island (CSI). She also holds a degree in Natural Resources Conservation and was a Naturalist/Historian at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve for eight years. A contributor to The Staten Island Historian, she has written the booklets, Stapleton: A Community of Contrast & Change, Stapleton: A Walking Tour, and All Aboard: 19th Century Staten Island Railroads. She is the editor of Proceedings, the scholarly publication of the Staten Island Museum. She has authored the books Realms of History: The Cemeteries of Staten Island and The Staten Island Ferry: A History. She is also an adjunct lecturer at both Wagner College and the College of Staten Island, and teaches an adult education course "The History of Staten Island."
Seating is limited. Admission of $10 for non-members and $5 for members includes a light reception.
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned and operated by the Order Sons of Italy in America.
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Joseph Sedutto, (1872-1946), and his cousin, both only twelve, "came over on the boat" from Italy unchaperoned in 1884. In 1922 Sedutto opened an ice cream store that grew to become a Staten Island institution.
On Sunday, November 21, Staten Island Museum History Curator Patricia Salmon will present "The Italians of Staten Island," focusing on noted Italians throughout the borough's history.
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is located at 420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10305. For more information call 718-442-1608.
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum was the home of Antonio Meucci, the true inventor of the telephone, and a refuge to Giuseppe Garibaldi, the legendary hero who championed the unification of Italy. For over 50 years the museum has fulfilled its mission to preserve the legacies of these great men, and to promote understanding of the Italian-American heritage through cultural, artistic and educational programs and classes.
Regular museum hours are 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $5 per person, members and children under 10 are free. Call ahead for groups of 10 or more. The first floor of the museum is wheelchair accessible, however the restroom is on the second floor. At press time, program funding has been provided through the Order Sons of Italy in America; by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; Richmond County Savings Foundation; Northfield Bank Foundation; Coccia Foundation; JP Morgan Chase Regrant in partnership with the Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) and by grants allocated by New York City Council members Vincent Ignizio and James Oddo. The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned and operated by the Order Sons of Italy in America.
