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PATH Jayne’s Hill Guided Hike

“Sea-beauty! stretch’d and basking!” are the opening lines of Walt Whitman’s “Paumanok,” a poem that explores Long Island’s natural beauty, especially the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Whitman’s fascination with the natural water that surrounds Long Island comes from his knowledge of Jayne’s Hill, the highest point on Long Island. Whitman returned to […]

Spooky Candlelight Tour

Arrive at 6:00PM for a Spooky Candlelight Tour of the Historic Birthplace. See the house as you never have before! Featuring Performance by Whitman Personator: Darrel Blaine Ford. Darrel will speak as Whitman and describe his life and times in the house. ($6 admission). Afterwards, at 7pm enjoy a FREE exhibit and discussion for The […]

Steve Gittelman’s The Left Behind Cholera Exhibit Opening

The Left Behind – An Exhibition Steve Gittelman, Designer Join us for this haunting historical exhibition opening reception & discussion. Perfect for an early Halloween experience. A Special Exhibit in our Gathering House about the effects of the Cholera Epidemic while Whitman lived in Manhattan at age 13. If you lived in Manhattan and did […]

Long Island’s Literary Heritage: From Walt Whitman to Steve Israel

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to  host former United States Congressman-turned-novelist Steve Israel. He will discuss Whitman’s views on democracy as expressed in Whitman’s 1871 book “Democratic Vistas,” as compared to his own views on democracy as depicted in his novels “Big Guns” (2018) and “The Global War on Morris” (2014). How has the […]

Irish Family Day

Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, known regionally, nationally, and internationally as champions on the competitive circuit. The award-winning dancers will also interact with the audience—answering questions and teaching some Irish dance steps (and find out if Irish dance […]

Christina M. Rau: LI Poet of the Year Ceremony

We are delighted to announce that Christina M. Rau has been named WWBA 2020 Long Island Poet of the Year! An Award Ceremony and Poetry Reading by Christina M. Rau will be held on April 5th, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Birthplace. Free and Open to the Public. Refreshments Served. No Reservations needed. Join us! […]

Mary Healey Poetry Reading

Distinguished Poet Mary Healey Poetry Reading on Zoom. Event Video Link:  https://youtu.be/y431oUBiaqU Mary Healey is a minimalist poet. Her work has been published in Long Island Sounds, Writing Outside the Lines, Whispers and Shouts, and Long Island Quarterly. She has hosted monthly readings at The North Village Bookshop, Hicksville Library and Wyld Chyld Tattoo Parlor. She has […]

“Drawing with Whitman” Pre-Teen Book Author Kristin McGlothlin Zoom Event

Author Kristin McGlothlin discusses her book “Drawing with Whitman” and her inspiration to share Whitman, Cezanne, and other literary/artistic figures with a younger generation. Event Video Link:  https://youtu.be/5nlJ8N3FmQ0 Author Kristin McGlothlin discusses her book "Drawing with Whitman" and her inspiration to share Whitman, Cezanne, and other literary/artistic figures with a younger generation. She also talks about […]

Poetry Workshop and Performance Poet Steven Licardi

Poetry Workshop and Performance with Distinguished Poet Steven Licardi. Event Video Link:  https://youtu.be/-TZDe_nlWx4 Based currently in the Blue Ridge Mountains of SW Virginia, spoken word poet Steven T. Licardi will lead a poetry reading and writing workshop that will guide participants down into the void of poetry writing. With a focus on depth alongside process, Steven […]

Poetry Reading with Distinguished Poet Terri Muuss

Poetry Reading with Distinguished Poet Terri Muuss. Event Video Link:  https://youtu.be/QA-INcfsais Terri Muuss is a social worker, director, performer, speaker & author who has been raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault and rape since long before the much needed surge of the #metoo movement. Terri’s first book, a poetic memoir excavating her own experiences […]

Poetry Reading with Distinguished Poet Matt Pasca

Poetry Reading with Distinguished Poet Matt Pasca Event Video Link:  https://youtu.be/tYS8NtyhH34 MATT PASCA is a poet, teacher and traveler who believes in art’s ability to foster discovery, empathy and justice. He has authored two poetry collections—A Thousand Doors (2011 Pushcart nominee) and Raven Wire (2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist)—and serves as Assistant Poetry Editor of […]