Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
- Phone: (631) 427-5240
- Secondary Phone: (631) 427-5247
The birthplace one of America's great poet's, Walt Whitman, the house is an interesting example of unusual American architecture. Built c. 1819 by Whitman's father, this newly restored farmhouse is a New York State Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site houses historic nineteenth-century furniture, including an old schoolmaster's desk. Walt Whitman State Historic Site also features an interpretive center which includes more than 100 portraits, original letters, manuscripts, and artifacts. Additional on-site activities include guided tours, a film, giftshop/bookstore and a scenic picnic area.
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours (June 13th - Labor Day)
Monday - Friday: 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Winter Hours (September 3rd - June 12th)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 4 pm- Self-Guided Nature Trails: Year-round.
Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The Empire Pass -- whether a card for $80 or a vehicle-affixed decal for $65 -- is your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Apply online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
- Admission
- Adults - $6
Seniors/Groups/Veterans - $5
Students - $4
Free for WWBA members and children under 5. - Donations
- Gladly accepted
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Educational Services (Accessible)
- Gift Shop (Accessible)
- Museum/Visitors Center (Accessible)
- Activities
- Audio-Visual Programs (Accessible)
- Group Tours (Accessible)
- Guided Tours (Accessible)
- Hiking
- Historic House (Accessible)
- Picnic Area (Accessible)