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Upcoming Events

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 […]

May 03
03 May 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

O Captain! My Garden! Cherish, Cultivate, Celebrate! Roll up your sleeves and participate in outdoor spring clean up at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, as part of a state-wide initiative to […]

May 10
10 May 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

  George Wallace and Walt Whitman Birthplace proudly present season three of POETS BUILDING BRIDGES: A TRIANGULATION PROJECT, inaugurated in March 2022 with the purpose of enhancing dialogue between communities […]

May 10
10 May 2025
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

Join us for Sonic Transfigurations, a unique immersive listening experience led by Ash Rucker. This transformative event begins with a short guided meditation, centering participants and inviting them to set […]

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