Join a Ghost and Sidle Up to the Bar in a 17th Century Long Island Taproom, Yours for $749,999
With a ghostly presence, a Revolutionary War rebel as a resident and presidential visits, this 17th century house in Suffolk County has more than its share of stories, whether they be true or just tall tales.
Walt Whitman Honored With a Street Co-Naming in Clinton Hill
A street in Clinton Hill got a new name this weekend as Brooklyn's poet was honored.
Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Whitman With the Brooklyn Historical Society
If you haven't yet celebrated the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman you can take a saunter through the Brooklyn he called home with a special walking tour this summer.
This Neo-Classical Comfort Station Has Been Welcoming Visitors to Fort Greene Park Since 1905
It's a classically inspired little temple, with high clerestory windows, and a series of classical columns flanking the entrances.
Get Ready for a Busy Bicentennial Celebration of Walt Whitman With Programs Across the Borough
With everything from a beard and mustache competition to scholarly lectures, there's something for anyone wanting to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Walt Whitman's birth.
Dive Into the World of Walt Whitman at a Live Podcast Recording With The Bowery Boys
Kick off the 200th anniversary of the birth of Brooklyn's poet with an evening of history and poetry as The Bowery Boys record a special Walt Whitman-themed podcast.
Meander Through History With Walking Tours of Wallabout and Fort Greene Park
Get a dose of Vitamin D and a bit of local history knowledge with a series of free walking tours.
Effort to Landmark Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn Home Gains Political Support From City Council Members
The efforts of a coalition of preservationists, scholars and fans of Whitman got a boost Monday from six New York City Council members who signed a letter of support for designation.
Celebrate the Legacy of Brooklyn’s Bard Walt Whitman With the Brooklyn Historical Society
Break out the party hats and help celebrate the 199th birthday of writer Walt Whitman.
LPC Says No to Plea to Landmark Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn House
The official verdict is in and, at least according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Walt Whitman didn't spend enough time at a modest wood-frame house in Wallabout for it to merit designation as an individual landmark.