Recording Oral Histories to Preserve Your Family History
This is a unique opportunity to learn how to document and share your family's stories, no matter their cultural background. It is presented in partnership with the Cleveland Italian Ancestry Organization (CIAO) and the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS).
Join us on Saturday Nov 9, 2024 for a special presentation by Mary Contini Gordon, author of Family Oral History Across the World. This insightful book explores the process of preserving family histories, incorporating oral history standards and interviews from across six continents. Mary’s research features narratives from the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) collections and interviews with local contributors.
Open to the public. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.
This event begins with a brief meeting of the Cleveland Italian Ancestry Organization (CIAO) from 10:30 - 11:00 AM. Mary's presentation will begin following the meeting.
***This event takes place at the Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland***
Holiday Walking Tour of Little Italy
Learn about Italian holiday traditions and how they were celebrated in Little Italy on this special, one hour tour!
Tours offered in partnership with Take-A-Hike December 7th at Noon and December 8th at 1:00p.m.
Stay tuned for registration info!
Italian Conversation Classes
- Italian language classes will be offered again starting in April 2025. Class levels and dates will be posted in early 2025.
In all our Basic Italian Conversation classes, participants will practice reading and conversing in Italian at the basic level under the guidance of Dr. Paola Basile, native of Rome
and professor of Italian Studies at Lake Erie College.
More info on Dr. Basile: https://www.lec.edu/paola-basile/
The recommended order in which to take classes is Basic I, then Basic II, Basic III, then Basic IV.
If you have some experience speaking, you may be able to join a higher level, without having taken the previous level. Please contact IAMCLE if you have questions about the class levels.
Classes are in-person only, held at IAMCLE. We ccannot pro-rate classes. If you miss a class, talk with the teacher to go over the lesson. No refunds given after the first class
COST
$110 for IAMCLE members / $125 for non-members.
Members must call 216-417-6474 or email iamcleinfo@gmail.com to register at the member price. You may purchase a membership and register for these classes at the same time.
*** The fee includes all six classes, handouts, and study guides. Participants will also enjoy complimentary refreshments during class breaks.