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 of writers across the US and internationally. Based on a shared small-group experience, these Saturday zoom sessions engage three distinct and well defined communities of poets […]
LEARN ABOUT WALT'S AUTOPSY & EXPERIENCE A CANDLELIT NIGHT TOUR THURSDAY. There was to be no “Rest in Peace” for the remains of the “poet of the body and poet of the soul". Talk and candlelit evening tour of the Walt Whitman birthplace house. Learn how Walt’s fascination with science and the human brain intersected […]
Saturday 10/26 @ll:30am-12:30pm Halloween party! Come in costume and create a poster using multi-media materials. Pre- Registration is Required – Limited Space Available (8 Spots) $25 – First child & Guardian $20 – Second child 10% membership discount REGISTER HERE Picture Books are a crucial tool for developing a child’s literacy and language skills in […]
LEARN ABOUT WALT'S AUTOPSY & EXPERIENCE A CANDLELIT NIGHT TOUR THURSDAY. There was to be no “Rest in Peace” for the remains of the “poet of the body and poet of the soul". Talk and candlelit evening tour of the Walt Whitman birthplace house. Learn how Walt’s fascination with science and the human brain intersected […]
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 14th 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 1st, Walking With Whitman will feature poet Kelly […]
Saturday 11/2 @ 11:30am Jump into Fall with Pieter Bruegel’s painting the “Harvesters” Then take a Walk in Walt’s Garden and pick autumn leaves to create your own special collage. Pre- Registration is Required – Limited Space Available (8 Spots) $25 – First child & Guardian $20 – Second child 10% membership discount Picture […]
Join us for a free talk at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, where we'll explore the critical issue of water pollution and the efforts to protect Long Island's waters. Learn from representatives of Operation SPLASH and Save the Great South Bay about their impactful initiatives and how you can get involved in safeguarding our precious ecosystems. […]
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Saturday 11/9 @ 11:30am Come to the Birthplace and join us for a Mommy & Me Tea Party! Pre- Registration is Required – Limited Space Available (8 Spots) $25 – First child & Guardian $20 – Second child 10% membership discount Picture Books are a crucial tool for developing a child’s literacy and language skills […]
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 of writers across the US and internationally. Based on a shared small-group experience, these Saturday zoom sessions engage three distinct and well defined communities of poets […]
Poetry Reading: Celebrating New Books Spoke the Dark Matter by Michelle Whittaker and Field Guide for Accidents by Albert Abonado Join us for an evening celebrating the release of two remarkable new titles: Spoke the Dark Matter from Sundress Publications and Field Guide for Accidents from Beacon Press! This special event will feature poetry readings and […]
Calligraffiti workshop with Helen Murdock-Prep Thursday, September 25, 2024 at 10am . RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, NOV.13 at 10AM We all know how to type and text— but let’s get back to the power of the pen by learning the Art of Beautiful Handwriting in this style called, Calligraffiti! Using a brush marker, we'll have fun expressing […]
Summer Hours (starting June 15th)
Monday – Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-4pm
Winter Hours (starting Labor Day)
Wednesday – Friday 1pm-4pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-4pm
Closed on: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Adults: $10
Seniors, military, and groups: $9
Students: $8
Children ages 5 and under: Free
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Huntington Station, NY 11746
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