“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]