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If you are searching for Whitman-related events in the the New York area, please also check the Walt Whitman Birthplace website (we highly recommend the tours of the house Whitman Sr. built and Walt lived in for his first four years) and the Whitman House in Camden, NJ (step inside Walt’s home for his last decade).
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Latest Past Events
We Contain Multitudes: Celebrating Walt Whitman’s 200th Birthday with Poetry, Song, and Cake
City Hall of Philadephia 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., PhiladelphiaThis community poetry reading, focusing on diversity, will mark the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman, America's "poet of democracy." Whitman's poetry will be interspersed with music and guest appearances and conclude with his bicentennial birthday cake.
Shades of Whitman: Look-Alike Contest
Philadelphia Brewing Company 2440 Frankford Avenue, PhiladelphiaJoin Philadelphia Brewing Company (home to the Walt Wit Belgian-Style White Ale) for a Whitman Look-Alike Contest. All participants, regardless of age, race, or gender orientation, are encouraged to compete. *Please check back for more information on prizes and registration.