A Journey Through the Shared History of Italy and the United States
In a beautiful setting steeped in history, visitors explored the people, ideas, and events that have connected Italy and the United States across generations. The exhibition traced key chapters of American history, from Independence to the present, with particular attention to Detroit and Michigan. It explored the struggle for African American emancipation, Detroit’s contribution to […]
Nuova utenza telefonica | Nota Consolare
ATTIVAZIONE SERVIZIO TELEFONICO DI SUPPORTO ALLA PRENOTAZIONE DEGLI APPUNTAMENTI PER UTENTI OVER 60 Si informa la gentile utenza che, a partire dal 23 settembre, il Consolato d’Italia in Detroit attiverà un servizio di supporto telefonico per assistere gli utenti di età pari o superiore a 60 anni nella prenotazione degli appuntamenti online attraverso il portale Prenot@mi […]
Our Annual Gathering on Belle Isle
In September, members and friends of the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan met once again on Belle Isle for our annual end-of-summer gathering. For a few days, we weren’t even sure it would happen. A tornado had hit Belle Isle earlier in the week, causing damage around the island and making us wonder if we […]
VoluntarItaly 2026: A Decade of Friendship, Volunteering, and Bridges Between Two Countries
In 2016, a simple idea was born: to give young American students an authentic experience in Italy, among host families, summer oratories, and volunteer work. Ten years later, that idea, which became VoluntarItaly, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.The program was born from a collaboration between the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan and the Oratori della […]
Italian Heritage Month 2025
All Together Cheering for Detroit City FC – October 11, 2025On October 11, 2025, at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, Detroit City FC hosted Loudoun United FC in what marked the final home match of the regular season. With more than 6,000 spectators in attendance, the stadium was filled with energy, passion, and a strong sense […]
Grazia Deledda
Bookreading “Il dono di Natale” by Grazia Deledda, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.It’s a touching and meaningful Christmas story—perfect for practicing Italian while enjoying the festive spirit! Saturday – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM– with Daniela – Online October 25, 2025 What to expect?
VoluntarItaly 2025: Official Kick-Off Meeting
The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, represented by Lia Adelfi and Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, along with Giulia Dossena from Oratori Lombardi, hosted a Zoom meeting to officially launch the VoluntarItaly 2025 cultural volunteering program, which will bring together American students and Italian host families. During the meeting, students and families introduced themselves and enthusiastically shared their […]
Europe Day 2025: Michigan Strengthens EU Ties
On May 9, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted Italian Consul Allegra Baistrocchi, Chair of the EU in Michigan, at the State Capitol in Lansing to celebrate “Europe Day.” Whitmer proclaimed May 9 as “Europe Day,” marking the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European peace. The event, attended by […]
