Italian American Museum of Washington DC, Marconi Project interview with Dario Zucchi

The Robert A. Facchina Italian American Museum of Washington DC, Marconi Project, captures the memories and experiences of Italian immigrants and their Italian-American descendants in the Washington DC area. Here are stories of a NASA scientist, a stone mason who helped create several monuments, artists, descendant of an Italian president, and many more. A rich tapestry emerges of a community connected by a shared heritage and culture. The binding threads are pronounced: a strong work ethic, solid family values, and a love of their ancestral land. Collectively, the stories form a bridge—from the struggle for acceptance faced by early immigrants to assimilation by later generations, who built on their Italian roots as they entered all facets of local life. The oral histories are preserved digitally; more detailed histories and images are located in the museum archives. The ongoing Marconi Project continues to record personal stories so that the past is preserved for future generations. Support the Marconi Project by donating to the Italian American Museum of Washington DC, 595 Third St., NW Washington DC.