“Battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won.”

Upcoming Events

October 2024
Oct 13
13 October 2024
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

Sunday,October 13, 2024 11:00 am WWBA is delighted to present a guided hike with a WWBA tour guide at Jayne’s Hill, the highest point on Long Island. Meet at the […]

Oct 19
19 October 2024
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

Saturday 10/19  @ll:30am-12:30pm Andy Warhol’s cats! Bring a photo of your favorite pet/animal to draw. Pre- Registration is Required – Limited Space Available (8 Spots) $25 – First child & […]

Oct 19
19 October 2024

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 […]

Oct 24
24 October 2024
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 United States

LEARN ABOUT WALT'S AUTOPSY & EXPERIENCE A CANDLELIT NIGHT TOUR THURSDAY. There was to be no “Rest in Peace” for the remains of the “poet of the body and poet […]

Donate

We can keep our weekly online programs and community engagement going only with the support of individuals like you. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated! To donate by phone using your credit card, call (631) 427-5240 on Wednesday or Thursday to speak to the office administrator. To donate by mail, write out your check to Walt Whitman Birthplace Association and include the reason for your donation in the memo line. Mail your check to:

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746

Membership

Members Receive:

  • Free admission to the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center
  • Exclusive WWBA seasonal newsletter
  • Members-only emails with programs and offers at member prices
  • 10% discounts on museum shop purchases
  • 10% discounts on museum space rentals for private events