Whitman Birthday Celebration and Lincoln Bicentennial (1809-2009)
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When Lilac’s Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d

In the above elegy, Walt Whitman captured a moment in time when the Nation mourned the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln, 16 th President of the United States. In commemoration of the 200 th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, this 45-minute program tour will highlight the poet’s thoughts and memories of the great leader and the epic conflict of the U.S. Civil War. On Saturdays, July through August, by appointment. For more information on the Lincoln Bicentennial visit: www.lincolnbicentennial.gov

Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration  

Come join us as we celebrate the poet’s 190 th birthday at the Annual Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration on May 27 th at 5pm. The ceremony will include readings from winners of the Walt Whitman Association’s Annual High School Poetry Contest. This year’s contest theme is “reconstruction”. Following the Civil War, Walt Whitman lived through and wrote about the U.S. historical period known as Reconstruction. He believed that the promise of the American Dream survived beyond the devastation of war and much like the earth’s ability to regenerate itself, each individual is endowed with the ability to reconstruct himself or herself both physically and spiritually. For more information on the event and location call (856) 964-5383.

Walt Whitman in Mickle Street

When asked why he chose Camden as his home, Whitman replied, “ Camden was originally an accident, but I shall never be sorry I was left over in Camden, It has brought me blessed returns.” Join us for a tour of Walt Whitman’s home in Camden on Mickle Street (today’s Mickle/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Here we will explore the great writer’s last residence, discuss everyday life and share the thoughts of the many visitors who came to see the aging poet in his final years. Admission is free. Call 856-964-5383 for tour times and to schedule a visit.

*Please note: Adjoining structures and visitor center of the Walt Whitman House will be undergoing renovations. Tour times and availability are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm site hours and tour availability. (856) 964-5383