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 […]

O Captain! My Garden! Cherish, Cultivate, Celebrate! Roll up your sleeves and participate in outdoor spring clean up at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, as part of a state-wide initiative to maintain parks. Walk- Ins Welcome. We need YOUR help with the beautification of our garden.  Raking Weeding Pruning Planting Clean Up Volunteers please bring: Bring […]

  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 […]

Join us for Sonic Transfigurations, a unique immersive listening experience led by Ash Rucker. This transformative event begins with a short guided meditation, centering participants and inviting them to set personal intentions. As Alice’s cosmic sounds fill the space, attendees will be guided to focus on their breath and inner awareness, allowing the music to […]

Join us at the Walt Whitman Birthplace on May 30, 2025, for an unforgettable afternoon with world-renowned poet and 2025 Poet in Residence, Marilyn Chin. Known for her powerful explorations of cultural identity, assimilation, feminism, language, and heritage, Chin’s poetry has left a lasting impact on contemporary literature. Born in Hong Kong, Marilyn Chin is […]