The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association does an exceptional job of brining the place and the poet to vibrant life for its visitors. While Whitman only lived in Huntington Station during the first four years of his life, the influence of his birthplace and his first formative years is clearly on display.
June 2022
Was advertised as donations optional to enter. But in actuality, there's an $8 per person admission charge. Considering the size of the grounds, $2 per person would be more reasonable. #ripoff
May 2022
Received an excellent one-to-one tour of the house. The guide was amazingly informative. Wish I had arrived earlier than a half-hour before closing so I would have had more time in the Interpretive Center.
In 1819, Walt Whitman, widely recognized as America's greatest poet, was born in a small farmhouse in the rural Long Island community of West Hills in the town of Huntington. Whitman’s writings are treasured for capturing the nation’s spirit during the nineteenth century and examining some of the era’s most significant events including westward expansion, immigration, slavery, and the Civil War.
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association encourages everyone to visit his birthplace and learn about one of the nation’s literary giants. For more information, visit us on social media or contact the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, South Huntington, NY 11746-4148. (631) 427-5240.
