Experience an evening of connection and history at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum! Enjoy a night of networking and conversation, explore the museum on a candlelit tour, and indulge in delightful refreshments. RSVP REQUIRED - CLICK HERE
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 […]
Experience a night of creativity and relaxation at the Walt Whitman Birthplace with our Sip & Paint: Starry Night Edition! Under the guidance of our Director and talented artist, Caitlyn Shea, you'll paint your own version of Van Gogh’s "Starry Night"—but with a unique twist—on a margarita glass! Enjoy a fun and inspiring atmosphere […]
Join us for a hands-on creative adventure at the Walt Whitman Birthplace’s Little Artists Workshop! In this special session, multidisciplinary artist Robert Stenzel will guide young creators in exploring the magic of geometry in art. Using treats and toothpicks, children will build their own Buckminster Fuller-inspired structures— from decahedrons to domes! This fun and […]
Calling all young poets! Join us for an inspiring and interactive Youth Poetic Expression Workshop led by local author Cheryl Williams. This engaging session encourages students to write, recite, and celebrate poetry in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will have the chance to explore their creativity, refine their poetic voices, and share their work […]
Weaving has long been an essential textile art, once used primarily for creating clothing. Today, it has evolved into a vibrant form of artistic expression! Join us at the Walt Whitman Birthplace for a Little Artist Workshop, where young creatives will explore the art of weaving in the style of the great American textile artist […]
IMAGINATION BASED POETRY WORKSHOP About The Workshop George Wallace will stimulate your writing through exercises based on re-discovering and using your imaginative skills through generative wordplay. This one day workshop encourages you to brainstorm your own prompts and trigger ideas for new poems, in a friendly interactive group setting. Imagination-based poetry moves away from the […]
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 15th season, continues to bring the most intriguing figures in contemporary literature on the national scene paired with local poets on the Walt Whitman stage. Event begins at 7:00pm. Light refreshments […]
From Cathedral windows to Tiffany’s lamps, stained glass captivates our eyes with its joyful colors and light. Make your own shining creations at our dip dyed stained “glass” workshop. Together, we will use paper and watercolor to create our own unique dip-dyed window ornaments that will light up any room! Humans use REM sleep as […]
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
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
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