As part of WWBA’s Intersections: African American Voices of Democracy Series, New York City-based performance poet Malik Work will offer an introduction to hip hop and perform his own works. […]

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

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

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

Now Accepting Nominations! The Long Island Poet of the Year Award is an annual award given by Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) to honor a notable and distinguished local poet […]

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 […]

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

Calling All Students! Use your poetic voice to tell us about the “multitudes” contained within you. ENTRY DEADLINE: March 17, 2023 Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 12:00 noon at […]

Join us in-person or Livestream on YouTube @WaltWhitmanBirthplace - March 24th, 7:00 - 8:30PM David Mills reads from his poetry collection, Boneyarn, and shares his poems and narratives about three prominent […]

Poetry Scholarship - Ages 25–35! Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) invites applications for the annual Gwenn A. Nusbaum / WWBA “Poets To Come” Scholarship Award. The $1500 scholarship is offered […]

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 […]

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