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How You Can Help
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of concerned friends, corporations, and foundations to support the financial needs and educational programs of the Walt Whitman Birthplace. There are many ways in which one can contribute.
Membership
The most common way in which individuals can contribute is by becoming a member of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association.
For more information on membership click here.
Financial Donations
Gifts of cash, securities, real property, bequests, annuities, and matching gifts may be designated for general annual operating purposes or they may be restricted to specific areas or projects.
To make a donation click here.
Commemorative Programs
Commemorate an important event or person by taking part in the WWBA's Commemorative Brick and Bench Program.
For more information about the Commemorative Brick and Bench Program click here.
Non-financial Donations
- Use of a power washer machine for 2 day time period.
- Flowers and plants for continuing beautification of the Birthplace and grounds.
- Rare books - to build library.
- Whitman artifacts - to build upon our Whitman collection.
- Historical documents - to build our museum reference section.
- West Hills documents.
- 1850's period antiques, clothing, and memorabilia.
Upcoming Events
Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance 2013 FULL SERIES - March 2 through Dec. 7, 2013
Sat, March 2, 2013
Writing with Whitman: Poetry Writing Workshops FULL SERIES-March 2 throuh Dec. 7, 2013
Sat, March 2, 2013
Evening Reading with Poet in Residence Naomi Shihab Nye
Sat, June 1, 2013
Master Class with Poet in Residence Naomi Shihab Nye
Sat, June 1, 2013
Marathon Reading of Song of Myself
Sun, June 2, 2013
Introduction to Photography of Historic Buildings, Landscapes & Artifacts (Time: 9am or 1pm)
Sat, July 13, 2013
Photographing History: Advanced Full-Day Seminar
Sun, July 14, 2013
Writing with Whitman: Poetry Writing Workshop with Poet Robert Gibbons
Sat, October 5, 2013
Walking with Whitman:Poetry in Performance Featuring David St. John and Robert Gibbons
Sat, October 5, 2013
Walking with Whitman:Poetry in Performance Featuring Cornelius Eady & Pramila Venkateswaran
Sat, November 2, 2013
Writing with Whitman: Poetry Writing Workshop with Poet Pramila Venkateswaran
Sat, November 2, 2013
Walking with Whitman:Poetry in Performance Featuring Diane Wakoski & Jane Le Croy
Sat, December 7, 2013
Writing with Whitman: Poetry Writing Workshop with Poet Jane Le Croy
Sat, December 7, 2013

