Long Island, NY — CulturaPaths and the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island (ITA-LI) are proud to announce a new creative partnership focused on cultural storytelling, community engagement, and the celebration of Italian American heritage. CulturaPaths is a roots tourism company based in Milan, focused on genealogical research and custom travel experiences across Italy’s 20 regions.
The collaboration brings together two organizations committed to preserving tradition while creating modern, meaningful ways for people to connect with their roots. Through this partnership, CulturaPaths and the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island will collaborate on content creation and sharing, co-branded initiatives, event participation and promotion, sponsorship opportunities, and creative ideation that strengthen community ties — both locally and internationally.
“This partnership reflects exactly where cultural storytelling needs to go,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, President and Founder of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. “By aligning with CulturaPaths, we’re creating opportunities to honor our heritage while telling stories that inspire connection, exploration, and pride across generations.”
Silvia Davi, a board trustee with the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, emphasized the importance of authenticity and shared purpose: “Italian American culture is deeply personal and rooted in family, place, and tradition,” she said. “This partnership allows us to amplify those stories in a genuine, creative, and accessible way while providing our community access to genealogy research on their Italian ancestry and custom travel experiences.”
“At CulturaPaths, we believe heritage is best understood when it’s experienced,” said Viola Migliori, co-founder of CulturaPaths. “By connecting people with specialized local travel agencies in Italy, we help individuals and families explore their roots through tailor-made journeys. Partnering with the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island allows us to pair storytelling with meaningful, immersive experiences that bring heritage to life.”
Key components of the partnership include:
- Collaborative content creation across digital, audio, video, and print platforms
Shared promotion and amplification of cultural stories, programs, and initiatives - Co-branded projects and events celebrating Italian American history, arts, and community voices
- Creative ideation and strategic collaboration connecting heritage storytelling with experiential travel
Both organizations will also support and promote each other’s events and programming, reinforcing a shared commitment to cultural preservation, education, and community engagement.
The partnership is effective immediately, with collaborative projects and joint initiatives expected to roll out throughout the year.
About the ITA-LI: The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island serves Italian Americans across Long Island through advocacy, education, and community pride. Its mission is to inspire the next generation of Italian Americans while honoring heritage through a meaningful exploration of culture, values, and community. Learn more: LongIslandItalians.org.
About Cultura Paths: CulturaPaths helps individuals and families experience their heritage through genealogy research and tailor-made journeys to Italy. By connecting travelers with specialized local travel agencies that understand their roots, CulturaPaths creates meaningful, immersive heritage experiences that bring culture, history, and personal identity to life. Learn more at https://culturapaths.com.