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View the recording: Heritage Documentation as a Preservation Tool Webinar

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Webinar: Heritage Documentation as a Preservation Tool Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free webinar on utilizing heritage documentation tools to preserve historic places. Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE RECORDING Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Webinar slide deck. Heritage documentation is "indispensable, for the purposes of identification, protection, interpretation, and physical preservation of movable objects, historic buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes..." ~Documenting the cultural heritage, 1998, Getty Information Institute, Council of Europe, edited by Robin Thornes and John Bold The seminar provides training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts.   Heritage Documentation as a Preservation Tool Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This seminar has been approved for certificate maintenance credits through the American Planning Association (AICP) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ABOUT THE COURSE The webinar will present an overview of heritage documentation and its role in protecting, preserving and sharing historic and cultural resources. Subject matter experts will present a variety of documentation tools and methods from simple to complex, and their potential uses, including Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER)/Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS); research, mapping, laser scanning and more. Illustrative case studies of local projects will provide real life [...]

2024-02-29T10:17:51-10:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Events, Events - Home sidebar, Featured Homepage Top|

View the Recordings: 37th Annual Experts Historic Preservation Lecture Series

2024 Experts Lecture Series Explores Pioneers in Historic Preservation Wednesdays, January 31 to March 6, 2024     12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Virtual on Zoom Free, registration required (scroll down to register for individual lectures) The series, curated by Dr. Ralph T. Kam, executive director of Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate Program, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Architecture and Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Expert presenters will lead us on a journey of exploration of six historic preservation pioneers in Hawai‘i describing their passions, visions, work and impact. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:00 to 1:00 PM Nancy Bannick Presenter:  Robin Lung, Documentary Filmmaker  Lecture one will highlight Nancy Bannick, a committed and tireless advocate for preserving architecturally significant and historically important buildings, as well as exceptional trees, landscapes and natural resources. Bannick is especially well known for her decades long fight to save Honolulu Chinatown, which was declared a historic district in 1973. VIEW THE  PRESENTATION RECORDING & NANCY BANNICK: SAVING HONOLULU'S CHINATOWN film below Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12:00 to 1:00 PM William J. Murtagh Presenter: William Chapman, Interim Dean, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, School of Architecture and Professor, American Studies William J. Murtagh was a founding member of the United States Committee of the International Council of Monuments and Sites, a historic preservation nongovernmental organization. He was first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. He served as a faculty member at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. VIEW THE  PRESENTATION RECORDING Wednesday, February 14, 2024 [...]

2024-03-06T14:25:42-10:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: Events, Events - Home sidebar, Featured Homepage Top|Tags: |

Photos from the Statues of Waikīkī Walking Tour

On July 16th, author and city planner Cheryl Soon, Ph.D, FAICP, led a group of 21 people on a two-hour walking tour of statues and monuments along Kalakāua Avenue in Waikīkī. Soon shared the history of several statues and one monument--how they came to be and the intention behind their creation--that are featured in her newly published book, Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i’s History & Culture Through Sculpture (Mutual Publishing, 2022). The chief planning officer for the City & County of Honolulu under the Jeremy Harris administration, Soon offers a unique perspective and is a natural storyteller. Copies of her book are available for purchase at Mutual Publishing (1215 Center St # 210 in Kaimukī) and via its online shop. Below we share photos of the tour, identified by stop number on the tour map. We welcome everyone to download the walking tour map and enjoy the tour at your leisure. DOWNLOAD THE TOUR MAP 1. King David Kalakāua, Waikīkī Gateway Park, 2050 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 2. Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, Waikīkī Beachwalk, 227 Lewers St. Artist: Kim Duffett 3. Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 4. Duke Kahanamoku, Waikīkī Beach, 2424 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Jan Gordon Fisher Kapaemahu Sacred Stones, Kūhiō Beach Park (not on the map) 5. Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, Kūhiō Beach Park, 2501-2537 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 9. Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma, Prince Albert, International Market Place, 2330 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Aspeli (Viliami) Tolutau 10. Don Ho, [...]

2022-08-12T15:22:39-10:00July 22nd, 2022|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|

View the recording: The Preservation of the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawai‘i State Archives, a webinar

The Preservation of the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawai‘i State Archives Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Archives, will offer a free webinar showcasing a new digitized collection of photographs from the 1950s-1970s by community advocate Nancy Bannick. Featuring Architectural Historian Dr. Don Hibbard, Hawai‘i State Archivist Dr. Adam Jansen & Filmmaker Robin Lung Held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 VIEW THE RECORDING View below a slideshow of images from the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawaii State Archives with renowned architectural historian Don Hibbard.* *This is a re-record of Don Hibbard's presentation on April 7th which had audio issues. View below a short documentary created by filmmaker Robin Lung that beautifully articulates the significance of preserving the Bannick Collection. Download the Program PDF THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for this webinar!!! It was fascinating and I LOVED seeing pictures of “old” Hawai‘i.  The work you are doing with the Nancy Bannick Collection is wonderful and is a gift to everyone who grew up or lived in Hawai‘i during that time period!!! Thanks again! Cara Lowrey Takamori The webinar will include: a slideshow presentation of photographs from the Bannick collection a short film about digitizing the collection a brief tour of the collection on the Archives' website, followed by Q&A with the speakers The Preservation of the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawai‘i State Archives Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. HST Via Zoom Download the Program PDF Steps to access the HHF Nancy Bannick Archives: Go to: https://digitalarchives.hawaii.gov/ Type Bannick in the search box and click search [...]

2022-08-05T08:55:56-10:00March 17th, 2022|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|Tags: , , |

“Serendipity” Virtual Art Show Expresses Connections to Historic Places

The art show “Serendipity: Expressing the Connection of People + Place + Past” is now open. The online show will be available until August 31, with open voting for People’s Choice Awards until August 16. Results will be shared at HHF’s Annual Meeting.  

2021-10-14T13:28:04-10:00August 1st, 2021|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|Tags: |

Video Replay Available: Film Screening of Hawaiian Soul + Panel Discussion!

More than 150 people joined us on May 24, 2021 for a film screening of Hawaiian Soul followed by a panel discussion with Filmmaker ‘Āina Paikai, Producer Kaliko Maʻiʻi, Executive Producer Lāiana Kanoa-Wong; and Co-Producer Justyn Ah Chong. The discussion was moderated by Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner and HHF Board of Trustees Member Donne Dawson. The creation of this film has provided a space for George Jarrett Helm Jr's. legacy to live on. View the replay below of the panel discussion, where you can listen to a candid conversation that highlights the importance of Aloha ‘Āina, the legacy and artistry of a Hawaiian hero, the mana of Kaho‘olawe, and the importance of advocating for the ‘āina.  Historic Hawai‘i Foundation presents a screening of: Hawaiian Soul + A Panel Discussion with the filmmaker and producers When: Monday, May 24th Time: 5:00-6:30PM (HST) Film showing at 5:00 p.m.; panel discussion from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual (via Zoom) Cost: Free but registration is required REGISTER HERE! Join us for a film screening of the narrative short-film, Hawaiian Soul. Based on the true story of George Jarrett Helm Jr., the film is a tribute to the legacy of a leader and artist that used his voice to inspire a revolution of consciousness. SYNOPSIS: Against the backdrop of the 1970s native rights movement, George Helm, a young Hawaiian activist and musician must gain the support of kūpuna (community elders) from the island of Maui to aid in the fight of protecting the precious neighboring island of Kahoʻolawe from military bombing. Directly following the film, we will have a panel discussion with Filmmaker ‘Āina Paikai and Producer Kaliko Maʻiʻi, Executive Producer Lāiana Kanoa-Wong; and Co-Producers [...]

2021-07-01T15:26:57-10:00April 29th, 2021|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|Tags: |

Video Replay available: Identifying Historic Properties Preservation Training Seminar

Hawai‘i Preservation Seminar: Identification of Historic Properties Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, will offer a free seminar on the definitions and criteria for identifying historic properties.  Identifying Historic Properties Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION  BELOW View the Seminar PowerPoint below. Slides 59 and 60 share links to additional resources and contact information for the seminar presenters. The seminars provide training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic & cultural sites.   Identifying Historic Properties Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. ABOUT THE COURSE The training will present an overview of the definitions, criteria and considerations for the identification of historic properties, with a focus on the criteria for determining if a property is eligible for listing on the National or State of Hawai‘i Registers of Historic Places. The seminar will include an overview of types of historic designations, the criteria for determining if a property meets the criteria to be considered historic, and an introduction to the process used to nominate and designate historic properties. Through the training attendees will learn: • Types of historic property designations, including the National and State of Hawai‘i Registers of Historic Places; • Qualifications and criteria for determining if a property is eligible for listing on the historic registers; • Property types that can be considered for historic designation; • Concepts of historic significance [...]

2021-03-24T13:36:19-10:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|
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