RootsIn – Roots Tourism International Exchange, Nov 20-21, 2022, Matera

The Museo del Cognome and its crew joined a 2-days of the first international exhibition dedicated to roots tourism.
Tour with Mark Holzbach in Sanza (Salerno)

The last October 25 was a memorable day for Mark Holzabach and the Museo del Cognome. Sanza, a tiny village in the Salerno province, welcomed us with open arms.
Ancestors Tour with Mark Holzbach in Rovito (Cosenza)

Today we want to tell you about the Ancestors Tour with Mark Holzbach. He came from Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, and decided to dive into his Italian roots with the crew of the museum.
Furiati Ancestors Tour in Sapri

In the thrilling Ancestors Tour of our dear friend Elisabeth Furiati Tinti and her nephew Gabriel, we also had the pleasure of visiting the town of Sapri.
Ancestors Tour with the Furiatis in Vibonati

In September, another thrilling Tour in Vibonati with the Furiati family
The Museo del Cognome Team guided our dear friend Elizabeth Tinti and her nephew, Gabriel, in discovering Vibonati.
Acquavella Ancestors Tour in Padula

Mary Linekin and her family came from New York (USA) to fulfill a lifetime dream: visit her ancestor’s hometown, Padula. He was an Acquavella, but we figured out many local last names connected to her family line.
Ancestors Tour with Maria Giotis in Sassano

Last weekend we had the pleasure to host and guide Maria Giotis, who is from New Jersey, USA, got to Sassano for the first time to learn more about her family history.