Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site News

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site News


Jan 13, 2025

Orellana on Walt Whitman poetry contests, designed so poets of all ages can be 'seen and heard'

Walt Whitman Birthplace, a New York State historic site in Huntington Station, is calling talent near and far to its 2025 annual student poetry contest based on one of the master’s most famous poems, “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer.”

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors

William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.


Sports

Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series

The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.