From 1824 through the 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman's relationships with Brooklyn's built and natural environments and the citizens who inhabited them left an indelible mark on his work. Join contemporary stewards of Whitman's Brooklyn legacies, including Greg Trupiano of The Walt Whitman Project, Charles Jarden and Julian Macrone of the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Karen Karbiener of NYU and the Walt Whitman Initiative, along with readers Lonely Christopher and Elizabeth Nunez and opera singer Nicole Mitchell for this immersive, multimedia exploration of Brooklyn’s Bard on the occasion of his 199th birthday.

Members receive early access to this event! Click on “Tickets” and enter your Member ID on the following page after clicking on “Enter Promotional Code.” General Admission tickets go on sale on Monday, April 9th.

For questions about this event or other inquiries, contact our Visitor Services desk at 718-222-4111, ext. 250.

Walt Whitman Turns 199: Harbors, Heights, and a Brooklyn Celebration
Tuesday, May 29
Doors: 6:00 pm
Event: 6:30 pm
$5 General Admission / Free for Members

BHS Members: to reserve tickets at the member price, click on "Tickets" and enter your Member ID on the following page after clicking on "Enter Promotional Code." For questions about this event or other inquiries, contact our Visitor Services desk at 718-222-4111, ext. 250.

REFUND POLICY Brooklyn Historical Society requires 24 hours notice before the date of the event to refund a ticket. No refunds are provided after that point. No refunds are provided on the day of the event and all subsequent days.