Forgotten Voices: Italian Americans Uprooted in Wartime

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

  • Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
  • Free

Dive into a lesser-known chapter of American history with author Lindsay Marie Morris: the experiences of Italian Americans on the West Coast during World War II. Based on the real events that inspired her historical novel Beneath the Sicilian Stars, Marie Morris brings to life the stories of Contra Costa County families labeled "enemy aliens" forced to evacuate their homes, as well as men imprisoned in internment camps.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.909721, -122.357320

Schedule

Date:

Jan 8, 2026

Time:

3:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: wwii, italian american, bay area, contra costa county