Whitman at 200: Wrapping It Up

We're thrilled to share this video recap of our yearlong celebration of Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday.

By the numbers, Whitman at 200 featured:

• 30,000 views of the official website;
• 15,000 bookmarks — 15,000 newspapers — 10,000 postcards — 4,000 buttons — 2,000 stickers — and 500 posters;
• over 95,000 attendees at more than 100 exhibits and events;
• 65+ partner institutions;
• a jury of Bearded Ladies; 
• 5 look-alikes; 
• 4 New Songs of the Open Road; and
• 1 rock and roll legend.

Many thanks to all who made the Year of Whitman so memorable!