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# Italian Heritage Center: Established 1953 - Portland, ME

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://italianheritagecenter.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Events
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2026-08-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [Hawaiian Luau featuring Under the Covers band – members & non-members.  view poster on our home page for details](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/hawaiian-luau-featuring-under-the-covers-band-members-non-members-view-poster-on-our-home-page-for-details/)
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2026-09-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [Blues Brothers Tribute – members & open to public](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/blues-brothers-tribute-members-open-to-public/): Here's a link to buying tickets online at Eventbrite:
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2026-10-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2026-11-19/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2026-12-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-01-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-02-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-03-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-04-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-05-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-06-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-07-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-08-19/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-09-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-10-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-11-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2027-12-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-01-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-02-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-03-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-04-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-05-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-06-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-07-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-08-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-09-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-10-19/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-11-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2028-12-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-01-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-02-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-03-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-04-19/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-05-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-06-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-07-19/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-08-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-09-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-10-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-11-15/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2029-12-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-01-17/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-02-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-03-21/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-04-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-05-16/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-06-20/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend
- [IHC Membership General Meeting](https://italianheritagecenter.com/event/9789/2030-07-18/): Members of the Italian Heritage Center - Monthly General Meeting. Must present active membership key card to attend

## Pages
- [Our Sponsors](https://italianheritagecenter.com/our-sponsors/): Thank You to Our Business SponsorsThe Italian Heritage Center is grateful for the generous businesses that make our work possible. Their support helps fund our Membership newsletter and keeps our website thriving - connecting our community and celebrating our shared heritage. Please take a moment to support the businesses that support us.
- [Document Archive](https://italianheritagecenter.com/document-archive/)
- [About](https://italianheritagecenter.com/about/): In the early 1950s, a Roman Catholic Priest from Italy was touring the United States, visiting Italian American communities. His mission was to encourage the people of these communities to sponsor a fundraising dance. The proceeds of this event would go toward helping the Italian children orphaned by World War II.
- [Membership Application](https://italianheritagecenter.com/membership-application/): Membership Enrollment APPLICATION
- [Catering](https://italianheritagecenter.com/catering/)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://italianheritagecenter.com/accessibility-statement/): Updated: January 7th, 2026.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://italianheritagecenter.com/terms-conditions/): Terms and Conditions for the Italian Heritage Center Website
- [Become a Member](https://italianheritagecenter.com/become-a-member/): Membership at the Italian Heritage Center includes opportunities to volunteer and/or just participate in the numerous Member Only events that are scheduled throughout the year. So, don’t wait, join now and enjoy friends and family all year at the Italian Heritage Center.
- [Sitemap](https://italianheritagecenter.com/sitemap/): PagesOur SponsorsDocument ArchiveAboutMembership ApplicationCateringAccessibility StatementTerms & ConditionsBecome a MemberSitemapContact UsManager & Board MembersCenter's HistoryNewslettersScholarshipsPay Membership DuesMembershipSpecial EventsWeddingsCelebrations of LifeConference Center & Trade ShowsVenuesColumbus RoomDa Vinci RoomJames DiBiase LibraryPrivacy PolicyItalian Heritage Center - HomeEventsHawaiian Luau featuring Under the Covers band - members & non-members. view poster on our home page for detailsBlues Brothers Tribute - members & open to publicLine Dancing Night - Open to the publicIHC Membership General MeetingSeriesIHC Membership General Meeting
- [Contact Us](https://italianheritagecenter.com/contact-us/): Just fill the form out below
- [Manager & Board Members](https://italianheritagecenter.com/manager-board-members/): The Italian Heritage Center is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors and managed by a team committed to preserving and promoting Italian culture. The Board provides strategic leadership, overseeing the center’s programs and ensuring it remains a vibrant hub for cultural events, community engagement, and heritage preservation. The manager oversees daily operations, working closely with the Board to bring our mission to life. Together, they ensure the center remains a welcoming space for all who wish to experience and celebrate the richness of Italian heritage.
- [Center’s History](https://italianheritagecenter.com/centers-history/): In the early 1950s, a Roman Catholic Priest from Italy was touring the United States, visiting Italian American communities. His mission was to encourage the people of these communities to sponsor a fundraising dance. The proceeds of this event would go toward helping the Italian children orphaned by World War II. Responding to the request, the residents of the “Little Italy” neighborhood in Portland came together for such an event. 
- [Newsletters](https://italianheritagecenter.com/newsletters/): AUGUST 2026 NewsletterDownload JULY 2026 NewsletterDownload JUNE 2026 NewsletterDownload MAY 2026 NewsletterDownload APRIL 2026 NewsletterDownload MARCH 2026 NewsletterDownload FEBRUARY 2026 NewsletterDownload JANUARY 2026 NewsletterDownload DECEMBER 2025 NewsletterDownload NOVEMBER 2025 NewsletterDownload OCTOBER 2025 NewsletterDownload SEPTEMBER 2025 NewsletterDownload
- [Scholarships](https://italianheritagecenter.com/scholarships/): Since its inception, the Italian Heritage Center Scholarship Awards have enabled numerous students to achieve their academic goals. Its mission is twofold: to encourage the continuing education of our members, their children, and IHC employees while inspiring all applicants to consider the influence of their ethnic heritage.
- [Pay Membership Dues](https://italianheritagecenter.com/pay-membership-dues/): Next: Payment
- [Membership](https://italianheritagecenter.com/membership/)
- [Special Events](https://italianheritagecenter.com/special-events/): Our trained staff are there to make your wedding the memorable event you dream of. We have the space, staff, and services to make your Wedding memorable.
- [Weddings](https://italianheritagecenter.com/weddings/): Our trained staff are there to make your wedding the memorable event you dream of. We have the space, staff, and services to make your Wedding memorable.
- [Celebrations of Life](https://italianheritagecenter.com/celebrations-of-life/): Celebrations of life typically feature a more joyous, uplifting atmosphere where loved ones come together to share stories, memories, and experiences that highlight the person's life. Given the nature of these events, there are so many possibilities when it comes to venue choices to celebrate the life of a loved one.
- [Conference Center & Trade Shows](https://italianheritagecenter.com/conference-center-trade-shows/): Our convenient Greater Portland location is easily accessible from the Maine Turnpike and the Interstate Highways. With ample free parking and local discounted hotel room rates, the Italian Heritage Center is the perfect place for your next function.
- [Columbus Room](https://italianheritagecenter.com/venues/columbus-room/): 450 Guests
- [Da Vinci Room](https://italianheritagecenter.com/venues/da-vinci-room/): 135 Guests
- [James DiBiase Library](https://italianheritagecenter.com/venues/james-dibiase-library/): 15-20 Guests
- [Venues](https://italianheritagecenter.com/venues/): A welcoming space for every occasion, big or small.
- [Privacy Policy](https://italianheritagecenter.com/privacy-policy/): Our website address is: https://italianheritagecenter.com.
- [Italian Heritage Center – Home](https://italianheritagecenter.com/): A welcoming space for every occasion, big or small.