Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Holds Christmas Party, 12/19

The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum will end its year of Terza Domenica celebrations on Sunday, December 19 at 1 p.m. with a very special Open House Christmas party. The house will be decorated and full of warmth and Christmas cheer, so come celebrate with us. Sing Italian Christmas carols, enjoy some special holiday treats, and learn to play the traditional Neapolitan Christmas game, Tombola. Similar to Bingo, Tombola is a great way to motivate small children to learn numbers-and it's fun for the whole family. Tombola cards will be available for $1, and there will be plenty of prizes for the winners. We'll also have last-minute Christmas gifts already wrapped for you to finish your holiday shopping. Admission is free-it's our way of thanking you for your support throughout the year.

The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned and operated by the Order Sons of Italy in America.

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.