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Cheap Car Rentals and Walt Whitman State Park
Who Was Walt Whitman?
Walt Whitman was an American poet born in Huntington, Long Island on May 31, 1819. He taught at a few different schools throughout the western part of Long Island until he was 22. He also wrote conventional poetry, short stories, and a novel in this time. Whitman was a journalist until 1859. He was an outspoken advocate of social, economic, and political reform on both local and national issues. In 1855, Whitman published the Leaves of Grass, a book of poetry. Although it did not sell very many copies, it was highly praised by intellectuals such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and progressive Americans.
During the American Civil War, worked as a nurse. A stroke in 1873 forced him to move back to New York with his family. However his experience as a nurse and in Washington helped him with his writing. Instead of being just a poet for Long Island, he was now a poet for the nation. By the time Whitman died, he was the first American poet to be known around the world. When you drive your cheap car rental to visit the park you can learn more about this great American. Their mission is t o "preserve the birthplace of and to conduct programs which bring poetry to the public in the democratic spirit of Walt Whitman". In 1957 the land was designated a New York State Historic Site, and in 1985 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is run as a partnership between the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Exploring the Past
The Walt Whitman State Park is designed to help you learn about this American legend through its educational programs, museum, and trails. It is located at his birthplace in West Hills, Huntington Station and it is easy to get to with a cheap car rental. Attractions here include audio-visual programs, hiking trails, a picnic area, group tours of the historic site, a visitors center and museum, and a gift shop. Literature lovers will love this place! There is a 600 volume library on the life and poetry of Whitman, with an original edition of Leaves of Grass.
Directions
With your cheap car rental take the Long Island Expressway to exit 49N. Go north 1.8 miles, then turn left on Old Walt Whitman Road. Or you can take the Jericho Turnpike with your cheap car rental to Route 110S and proceed south for 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Old Walt Whitman Road.
Other Things to Do Near Here
The Town of Huntington has many things to do once you leave the Walt Whitman State Park. Just a short drive away in your cheap car rental is Coindre Hall and the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is located in Cold Spring Harbor, and the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is located in Centerport. When you visit the Vanderbilt Estate with your cheap car rental you will learn about the history of Long Island from the Gold Coast Era. There is a marine and natural history museum, planetarium, and park here at the fabulous Vanderbilt Estate.
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