Historical Society - Long Island Arts Alliance

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association In 1819, Walt Whitman, widely recognized as America’s greatest poet, was born in a small farmhouse in the rural Long Island community of West Hills in the town of Huntington. Whitman’s writings are treasured for capturing the nation’s spirit during the nineteenth century and examining some of the era’s most significant…

Long Island Traditions 382 Main Street #G02, Port Washington, New York 11050 Long Island Traditions documents local architecture, from beach bungalows and bay houses to garden apartments and farm buildings. As fishermen and farmers disappear, we fight for the preservation of Long Island’s contemporary maritime and farming culture throughout the region. To recognize and pay…

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Experience Fire Island’s natural beauty and Maritime History. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of our barrier island. Explore the nature trails, the bay, and ocean that surround the Fire Island Lighthouse. A symbol of the rich nautical tradition and Long Island’s exciting history. A trip to the lighthouse,…