Walt Whitman Birthplace

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 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 […]

📅 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 […]

  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 […]

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 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. In this interactive class, we shall read […]