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SUMMARY:Pride Month: Walt Whitman Out Loud with Mark Doty
DESCRIPTION:Join National Book Award-winning poet and memoirist Mark Doty for an exploration of Walt Whitman’s poetry, identity, and enduring influence as part of Pride Month. \nThe Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents Pride Month: Walt Whitman Out Loud, a special afternoon featuring acclaimed poet and memoirist Mark Doty.\nIn celebration of Pride Month, Doty will lead a deep exploration of Walt Whitman’s poetry, focusing on Whitman’s embrace of same-sex love, identity, and body positivity. The program will examine the connection between Whitman’s radical inclusivity and contemporary LGBTQ+ themes through readings, analysis, and discussion.\nThe event will include a conversation and audience Q&A, followed by a book signing.\nSaturday, June 27, 2026\n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nWalt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site\n246 Old Walt Whitman Road\nHuntington Station, NY 11746\nCost: Suggested Donation $10. \nTo register CLICK HERE ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-month-walt-whitman-out-loud-with-mark-doty-tickets-1991570137894?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSg5zxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzWXZISTE4WEh4eWV0MUd2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkNsTmUQEPplfhaYXwKqfVqXlW_B8fbPLND7p4XGZJW4GpszlkODsqB8eRV__aem_YWdncwMQuXHLN_goXXRGhkiE-4Hs&brid=YWdncwHmgRtgwlf_7rHTWjq2weXK ) \nMark Doty is the author of nine volumes of poetry, including Fire to Fire: New and Selected Poems, winner of the 2008 National Book Award, and the New York Times bestselling memoir What Is the Grass, which explores his lifelong connection to the work of Walt Whitman.\nHosted by the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, dedicated to preserving Whitman’s legacy through educational programs, cultural events, and community engagement.\n
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LOCATION:246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746
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