The creation of opportunities for Tuscans and Americans to expand and extend their familiarity with one another’ s world and to intensify and enrich their ties of friendship and mutual understanding through the promotion of cultural social and educational exchanges between Tuscany and the United States of America:This is the mission which our Association will continue to pursue together with Tuscans, Americans, the U. S. Consulate General in Florence, the Region of Tuscany and other Tuscan and American institutions. Founded in 1995, the Tuscan American Association has since promoted and organized various cultural and celebrative events which enhance the friendship between Tuscany and United States.