Walt Whitman Birthplace

Get ready for colorful creativity at the Walt Whitman Birthplace! This engaging craft series is designed especially for children ages 3–5, with a new imaginative theme featured at each session. Young artists will explore different materials and techniques while developing fine motor skills, expressing themselves, and most importantly—having fun! Caregiver supervision is required, and all […]

  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 […]

Saturday, June 7 at 2PM Parade Date: Sunday, June 8 Join us at the Walt Whitman Birthplace for a joyful afternoon of creativity, community, and Pride! In preparation for the Huntington Pride Parade, we're hosting a poster crafting session where you can design bold, beautiful signs that celebrate love, equality, and self-expression. We’ll […]

Get ready for colorful creativity at the Walt Whitman Birthplace! This engaging craft series is designed especially for children ages 3–5, with a new imaginative theme featured at each session. Young artists will explore different materials and techniques while developing fine motor skills, expressing themselves, and most importantly—having fun! Caregiver supervision is required, and all […]

Join us for a meaningful evening honoring Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black culture—at the Walt Whitman Birthplace. Event Highlights: Unspoken History Treasures: African American artifacts display Poetry Readings Juneteenth Merchandise Stand Complimentary Cakes & Cupcakes Live Saxophone Performance CJ's Caribbean American Grill Food Truck This free community […]

Celebrate the spirit of Walt Whitman with a peaceful morning of poetry and nature! Join poet Christina M. Rau for a guided hike to Jayne’s Hill, the highest natural point on Long Island and a place beloved by Whitman himself. We'll pause to read Whitman’s work, take time to write in the serene surroundings, and […]

Get ready for colorful creativity at the Walt Whitman Birthplace! This engaging craft series is designed especially for children ages 3–5, with a new imaginative theme featured at each session. Young artists will explore different materials and techniques while developing fine motor skills, expressing themselves, and most importantly—having fun! Caregiver supervision is required, and all […]