You know about Festa Italia, the annual celebration of Italian American culture in Fitchburg. But you may not know that the group behind the celebration, the Italian Workmen's Club of Madison, is the longest consistently running club of its kind.

It's been in existence since 1912. Other Italian Workmen's Clubs in the U.S. suspended operations during both World Wars, but Madison's never did. The club has experienced a recent shift in its membership.

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Source: http://www.thedailypage.com/