Walt Whitman Birthplace

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246 Walt Whitman Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
In 1819, Walt Whitman was born at a farmhouse in West Hills built by his father circa 1810. The Birthplace was restored in 2001 and it is a fine example of native Long Island craftsmanship.

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Paul E.
8/27/2015

A very interesting and pleasurable experience. We've visited many historic sites and homes and most were quite worthwhile, but the staff at WW were exemplary. Kudos to Executive Director, Cynthia...

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Dan R.
7/15/2025

"Oh, oh, talk to me some more You don't have to go 'Cause you're the poetry man You make things all right" (Phoebe Snow) I wonder how many people are most familiar with Walt Whitman because of...

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Brenda F.
8/3/2021

What a cute beautiful place that is very hidden and easy to drive right passed it. I scored free library tickets from my library. Upon entering you must wear a mask or prepare to get scolded ( I...

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Lee C.
8/28/2022

I have always wanted to visit Walt Whitman's birthplace, so my teen daughter and I decided to go. It was easy to find via GPS and they have their own parking lot. Upon entering the Interpretive...

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Lucy W. H.
10/12/2018

Friendly, knowledgeable docent. She was very accommodating to my elderly FIL with his walker. He couldn't go up the second floor, but she gave him an album of photos so he could see what the...

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