"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." -W.W.

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”

Upcoming Events

April 2025
Apr 18
18 April 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

Join us for an exciting evening of creativity and community at the historic Walt Whitman Birthplace! Whether you're a poet, musician, singer, or comedian, this is your time to shine. […]

$10.00
Apr 19
19 April 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

Join us for a Duane Flatmo-inspired upcycling class! Together, we’ll transform recycled materials into unique owl designs while exploring the history of American recycled folk art and modern upcycling. This […]

$18.00 – $20.00
Apr 24
24 April 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

  A special lecture series with our Museum Curator Margaret Guardi and Curator Assistant Derry Shafer: How Leaves of Grass Influenced Modern Day Self-Healing Join us for an evening lecture […]

$10.00
May 2025
May 02
02 May 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

  Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) presents Walking With Whitman: Poetry in Performance, hosted by Writer-in-Residence George Wallace. The signature series, now in its 15th season, continues to bring the […]

Donate

We can keep our weekly online programs and community engagement going only with the support of individuals like you. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated! To donate by phone using your credit card, call (631) 427-5240 on Wednesday or Thursday to speak to the office administrator. To donate by mail, write out your check to Walt Whitman Birthplace Association and include the reason for your donation in the memo line. Mail your check to:

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746

Membership

Members Receive:

  • Free admission to the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center
  • Exclusive WWBA seasonal newsletter
  • Members-only emails with programs and offers at member prices
  • 10% discounts on museum shop purchases
  • 10% discounts on museum space rentals for private events