Dreamcatchers were originally made by the children of Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee. To Native Americans, dreams were messages sent by sacred spirits. Learn the legen of how dreamcatchers worked and create your very own! For ages 9 and up. Registration required. … [Read more...]
Long Island North Shore Events
Salut au Monde: Native American Story telling with Joseph Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac will present a 60 minute program on Native Indian storytelling. Sandi Brewster-Walker will speak on her story as a Long Island Native American and feature her book, "The Colored Girl From Long Island." Q&A and book signing to follow. Free and Open to the public. Refreshments will … [Read more...]
I Love My Park Day at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
Join us as we improve and enhance the Walt Whitman Birthplace. Projects will include: raking, cleaning flower beds, pruning, power washing, painting/staining, and planting. Refreshments and snacks will be provided for all volunteers! To register please go to: … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life April 25th - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” April 25: Virtual … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Presents Irish Dancers
Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, known regionally, nationally and internationally as champions on the competitive circuit. The award-winning dancers will also interact with the children- answering … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life September 26, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Workshop- … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows
Your child will love listening to picture books brought to life by none other than the author of the book! Following the story, you and your child can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows! Each reading starts at 10:30 AM, the schedule is as followed: Tuesday, February 20: Arline … [Read more...]
Spring Break Wetlands Adventures at Ernst Marine Conservation Center
Spring Break Wetlands Adventures at Ernst Marine Conservation Center April 3, 4, 5 10am-12pm Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, children ages 6-9 can explore an 88-acre wetland preserve for its marine life including fish, sponges, and crabs. Guided by … [Read more...]
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 3, 2019 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM The Ward Melville Heritage Org. Educational and Cultural Center 97P Main Street Stony Brook, NY 1 1 7 9 0 631-689-5888 Mulvhill-Lynch School of Irish Dance Irish soda bread competition! Call for entry form. And more! Adults, $15 Seniors … [Read more...]
Huntington School Art Show at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to host the Huntington School Art Show comprised of work from Huntington Elementary School and High School. The art show is free and open to the public. Hours will vary daily, please call to find out the hours for that day. … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green August 5, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! August 5th– Sound Chaser Band … [Read more...]
Democratic Vistas: Favorite Poem Project
The Walt Whitman Birthplace hosts its Favorite Poem Project. Community members will read aloud their favorite poems and brief personal statements about their significance. Event will be hosted by News12 Long Island news personality Elisa DiStefano. The readings will be recorded to preserve the state … [Read more...]
Democratic Vistas: Whitman as Jeremiah – Reflections on Democratic Vistas
Guest speaker Dr Stanley Klein asks Do Whitman’s critiques have relevance today? Is Democracy the answer? Join us as the Birthplace launches our new 2016 series - Democratic Vistas Sponsored by John & Penny Barr and The New York Council for the Humanities … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life March 21, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Virtual Travel … [Read more...]
Walking with Whitman
Walt Whitman Birthplace hosts poet Jesús Papoleto Meléndez for a poetry reading. Evening will begin with a musical prelude at 7:30. Book Signing and Audience Q&A to follow the reading. … [Read more...]
Children’s Program: Irish Dancers
Children’s Program: Irish Dancers Sunday, March 6, 2016 Dancers Start Promptly at 1:00 P. M. $9.00/child, Chaperones FREE Click here to register ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Children of all ages will enjoy a performance … [Read more...]
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Detectives!
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Detectives! Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization August 13-August 17 10am-1pm at the Ernst Marine Conservation Center Our participants explore the shoreline and the scientist’s lab looking for clues to nature’s mysteries. … [Read more...]
Treasure That Trash!
See intricate masterpieces of impressive artistry created from recycled or discarded materials, spray paint, glass and more. Featured artists include...Berges Alvarez, Alice Sprintzen, Ted Thirlby, Janene Gentile, Sue Miller, Michael Cole aka "Copper Mike," Nicole Franz, Jerry Riekert, Vernita … [Read more...]
Holiday Celebration Gala & Silent Auction
Annual holiday gala & silent auction honoring Linda Margolin, Esq., partner at MargolinBesunder LLP; and our Patron of the Arts, D. Frederick Baker. Includes fine food, cocktails, entertainment, raffle prizes, and a silent auction with hundreds of original art, holiday décor and gift items … [Read more...]
Bilingual Poetry Reading
Luis Alberto Ambroggio will give a bilingual poetry reading from his book “Todos somos Whitman / We Are All Whitman”. Vijay Seshadri, who won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, will also give a poetry reading. The event is free and open to the public. Q&A and Book Signing will follow the readings. … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents 2017 Long Island Poet of the Year
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to present Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan as the 2017 Long Island Poet of the Year. The annual award honors a notable poet on Long Island who champions poetry through creative writing, teaching and support of the Long Island community. She will be introduced by Tom … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Presents Make a Dreamer Catcher
Dream catchers were originally made by the children of Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee. To Native Americans, dreams were messages sent by sacred spirits. Learn the legend how dream catchers caught all your bad dreams. Create your very own to hang in a special place. $12 per child, $20 … [Read more...]
Live a Vibrant Life: Discover the Third Age
Live a Vibrant Life: Discover the Third Age Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization and The Burner Law Group, P.C. Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom, and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population—“The Third Age.” These programs … [Read more...]
Tepee Ted
Connect your children with fun filled days of learning how Native children, of long ago, learned the skills and knowledge necessary to live comfortable lives in the wilderness. Taking place inside Stony Brook Village Center’s Educational and Cultural Center, students will be introduced to the bows … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents: Walking with Whitman Featuring Patricia Spears Jones
The seventh season of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association's signature series, Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance, continues with Patricia Spears Jones. Hosted by George Wallace. New for 2017 is a Community Open Mic. The series continues to bring the most intriguing figures in … [Read more...]
A Taste of Stony Brook Village
Over 20 of the shops and restaurants in the Village will participate in this mega event offering food samples, demos, raffles, give-aways, a Chinese auction and even 90s themed music and dancing where the audience can learn the Macarena with Roseland School of Dance! Another … [Read more...]
Holiday Celebration Exhibition Preview
It's the next best thing to our Holiday Celebration Gala! Get a sneak preview of the beautiful artwork and gift items featured in our Holiday Celebration Gala & Silent Auction. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, raffle prizes, and entertainment, and meet our Holiday Celebration honorees, Linda … [Read more...]
Salut au Monde Series, Part 2: Re-Discovering Walt: The Story Behind the Research with Zachary Turpin
WWBA continues its 2017 Program Series, Salut au Monde. This title is taken from one of Whitman’s poems and we aim to bring the world to the Whitman stage with this Series. Zachary Turpin, as a graduate student from the University of Houston, found the unknown Whitman novel, Life and Adventures of … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green July 15, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! July 15th– The Queen of Dixie Land … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
July 8, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! July 8th– NY’s Most Dangerous Big Band … [Read more...]
