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With a mission to preserve the culture, traditions, and history of Craco, the southern Italian hill town located in the Province of Matera and the region of Basilicata, The Craco Society seeks to reach individuals who are descendants of the townspeople by holding meetings and making periodic communications about the town and the townspeople. 

Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the objectives of The Craco Society.  The Society is international;  members are located in Canada, Italy and the United States of America.  We are affiliated with the National Italian American Foundation and the U.S. Association of the Basilicata Regional Council.

During the past year the Society has been the beneficiary of great support by members and friends and now we are looking to you to join us too. Please consider the value of preserving the history, culture, and traditions of Craco. Perhaps, more importantly reflect on the impact of exposing your family to the unique heritage of the town and its people. With over 330 members we are robust and planning a return visit to Craco next Summer and a Reunion in New York. Think of the experiences and discovery these events represent. Is there a better way for your family to understand where they came from and how they got here?

Membership benefits in The Craco Society include:

·        Subscription to communications issued by the Society

·        Support with research about Craco and family history

·        Contact and information sharing with other members

·        Access to historical records and genealogical information held by the Society

If you would like to join the The Craco Society and support its efforts, please download, print and complete the attached Application Form and mail it to the address listed at the bottom of the form.  For any membership questions or additional information, please contact the Society at:  memberservices@thecracosociety.org