Much of Medford is built on a strong foundation of immigrants who settled in the region in the 1800s. In this event, author Stephen Puleo will present his book, “The Boston Italians: A Story of Pride, Perseverance, and Paesani, from the Years of the Great Immigration to the Present Day,” describing the experience of the ancestors of today’s Medford residents, and telling the story of how they transformed from Italians to Italian-Americans while enduring challenging social and political circumstances.

This event is part of Arts Across Medford, a month-long festival curated by CACHE.