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Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center

Whitman Birthplace
Sculpture of Walt Whitman by Daisaku Ikeda; Photo Courtesy of Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
Exterior of the Interpretive Center; Photo Courtesy of Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
Interior of the Interpretive Center; Photo Courtesy of Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
Interior of the Interpretive Center; Photo Courtesy of Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
Poetry Circle; Photo Courtesy of Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
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The home of Walt Whitman, circa 1819. Served as inspiration for Whitman, America's greatest poet. Nineteenth century furnishing and unusual architecture. Exhibits that incorporate more than 130 portraits of Walt Whitman, original letters, manuscripts, artifacts, and schoolmaster's desk are housed in the Interpretive Center. Open year round. c.1819 Birthplace of America's most famous poet with authentic furnishings and unusual architecture. Exhibit includes Whitman's schoolmaster's desk, his voice on tape, portraits, letters/manuscripts and artifacts. Picnic facilities, museum shop and bookstore. Handicapped accessible.

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Blind/Low Vision
  • Blind/Low Vision Accommodations:
  • Audio Tour: Yes
  • Signage: Yes
  • Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
  • Guided Tour: Yes
Cognitive/Autism Spectrum
  • Cognitive/Autism Spectrum Accommodations:
  • Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
Deaf and/or Hearing Loss
  • Deaf and/or Hearing Loss Accommodations:
  • Closed-Captioned Films/Videos: Yes
  • Guided Tour: Yes
Additional Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities:
  • Accessible Car Parking Onsite: Yes
  • Accessible Van Parking Onsite: Yes
  • Unisex/Companion Bathroom: Yes
  • Disability Discount: Yes
  • Companion Discount: Yes
  • Special Programs: Yes
  • Service Animal Relief: Yes
Mobility/Wheelchair Access
  • Mobility/Wheelchair Access Accommodations:
  • Accessible Bathroom: Yes
  • Accessible Entrance: Yes
  • Accessible Route: Yes
  • Low Service Counter or Window: Yes
  • Special Programs: Yes
  • Accessible Guided Tour: Yes
  • Outdoor Accessible Seating: Yes
  • Accessible Outdoor Tables: Yes
  • Indoor Accessible Seating: Yes
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