Walt Whitman Birthplace

October 14, 2023 - Our 4th program in WWBA 2023 Series: Legacy of Long Island’s First Peoples -  Long Island Native Americans and Missionaries featuring Dr. Linford Fisher, PhD. In Dr. Linford Fisher’s book, The Indian Great Awakening, he discusses Native religious engagement, and how essential it is in understanding Native’s involvement in the Great […]

WWBA is delighted to present our Fall Humanities Book Series, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of US History by Ned Blackhawk. A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. The most enduring feature of U.S. history is […]

Mark your calendars! Sunday, October 22, 2023, come join us at WWBA for some Halloween fun. Kids & their chaperones will be treated to a show from Magician Mike Militello and receive a free book. All are welcome! Costume Contest Get creative and come in costume. We will be giving away a prize for best […]

In-Person "Creative Writing Workshop" with award-winning playwright and author Jack Canfora Mondays: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13   |   10AM - 11:30AM 4 week session: $100.00 In-Person at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site Register for Creative Writing Workshop >>   (10% Member Discount) Click here to get a $5.00 DISCOUNT when signing up for both workshops >> […]

WWBA is delighted to present our Fall Humanities Book Series, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of US History by Ned Blackhawk. A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. The most enduring feature of U.S. history is […]

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 13th season, continues to bring the most intriguing figures in contemporary literature on the national scene paired with local poets on the Walt Whitman Stage. Friday, November 3rd, Walking With Whitman will feature […]

A Book, Then We Look is a new drop-in workshop for preschoolers at Walt Whitman Birthplace. Taught by Lena Massari Sawyer, former Museum Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Come and join us every week as we read various stories including the award-winning Caldecott books.  Learn about artists of the past and create your own […]

In-Person “Good Grey Poets Workshop” with Poet Bruce Johnson Thursdays:  11/9, 11/16   |   10AM – 12PM 2 week session: $50.00 In-Person at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site Register for Good Grey Poets Workshop >>   (10% Member Discount) Click here to get a $5.00 DISCOUNT when signing up for both workshops >> This two-session poetry […]

WWBA is delighted to present our Fall Humanities Book Series, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of US History by Ned Blackhawk. A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. The most enduring feature of U.S. history is […]

Saturday, November 18th, the 5th program in our WWBA 2023 Series: Legacy of Long Island’s First Peoples - The Power Of Words – Algonquin Language featuring Chief Harry Wallace, Esq. In 1791, Thomas Jefferson sat with three elderly Unkechaug women, whom he was convinced were among the last living speakers of their Native language. He […]

On Sunday, December 3rd we hosted our final event in our WWBA 2023 Series: Legacy of Long Island’s First Peoples - Long Island Whalemen of Color And the Circassian Shipwreck featuring Lance Gumbs, NE Vice President, NCAI and Sandi Brewster-walker, Executive Director of the Montaukett Indian Nation & Government Affairs Officer. Long Island’s whaling legacy […]

A Book, Then We Look is a new drop-in workshop for preschoolers at Walt Whitman Birthplace. Taught by Lena Massari Sawyer, former Museum Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Come and join us every week as we read various stories including the award-winning Caldecott books.  Learn about artists of the past and create your own […]