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Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site

General Information

Description

West Hills, Huntington Station, New York, is the site of Walt Whitman’s birth; it was built in 1819 by Whitman’s father and is preserved and open to public with many artifacts and original manuscripts.

Full Name

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site

County/Region

Suffolk (Long Island)

Phone Number

(631) 427-5240

Fax

631-427-5247

Planning a Visit?

Library hours:

SUMMER HOURS: Jun 15 - Labor Day: Monday

11am-4pm

Tuesday

11am-4pm

Wednesday

11am-4pm

Thursday

11am-4pm

Friday

11am-4pm

Saturday

11am-5pm

Sunday

11am-5pm. Closed major holidays. WINTER HOURS: M-Closed