Friday, April 12 from 10 to 11:30 AM. Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Ave, Staten Island, NY. FREE for members, $10 donation non-members. Includes light refreshments. Explore the extraordinary inventions of Antonio Meucci, an Italian inventor whose work revolutionized communication.

From his early days in Florence to his groundbreaking experiments in Havana and settlement in Staten Island, New York, Meucci’s journey is one of relentless pursuit and innovation. Discover how Meucci’s experiments led to the discovery of the “physiophonic” effect and laid the groundwork for his telephonic system. Learn about his struggles for recognition amidst financial hardship, betrayal, and legal battles.