WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE | WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746

Eligibility

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Hours

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Fax - Fax

Voice - Main

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https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx

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Fees

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Service area

Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY

Description

Preserves (jointly with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association) the 1819 house in which Walt Whitman was born, making the poet, his life, and his work accessible to those visiting the site. Also offers lectures, workshops, seminars, poetry readings, Art Gallery, poetry festivals, and exhibits. Call for more information.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

What's Here

Poetry Readings Art Galleries / Exhibits Workshops / Symposiums Sightseeing / Guided Tours Literary Museums Historic Preservation

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION - LONG ISLAND REGION

Offers parks, recreation, and historic preservation to provide safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors. Programs include sports, seasonal festivals, holiday activities, and cultural enrichment. Call for agency brochures, educational materials, calendars of events, group outings or special permits.