Preservation Month: Sharing Preservation with the Next Generation
My experience as a docent For a high school senior interested in history, the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation was an ideal place to learn more about the preservation of our shared heritage. I had always been unsure about what a preservation/history oriented career would involve outside of teaching. By the time [...]
Preservation Month: HHF in the Field at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i
Preserving Historic Sites on Military Bases Marine Corps Base Hawaii Environmental Division welcomed their historic preservation partners for annual meetings and site visits to discuss the implementation status and progress on various preservation agreements with a look-ahead on planning and resource management issues. Historic Hawaii joined partners from Marine Corps’ [...]
Ford Island Historical Trail Dedicated
Trail Features Historical Markers Highlighting the Island's Rich and Layered History Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam opened a four-mile-long walking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of historic Ford Island with a Hawaiian Blessing on May 21, 2019. The trail features 30 historical markers* at 15 nodes along the [...]
Preservation Month: Celebrating Longevity in our Community
PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES IN HAWAII CELEBRATING 100, 125, 150 AND 200 YEARS At this year’s Preservation Honor Awards, we have the pleasure of recognizing the major anniversaries of seventeen local organizations, companies and historic places, honoring their success and longevity as a vital part of our communities. Here’s a [...]
Preservation Month: History and Preservation at No. 1 Capitol Place
By Michelle Kiczek, Development Associate, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation As someone who frequents events at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HISAM) in downtown Honolulu, I had no idea of the history behind the No. 1 Capitol Place building, formerly known as The Armed Services YMCA building. In 1872 this property served [...]
Preservation Month: “Beautiful Burbank Street”
How Our Neighborhood Helps Preserve Nu‘uanu History by Corinne W.L. Ching O‘ahu “We celebrate the past to awaken the future.” – John F. Kennedy Could you find a better silver bullet than historic preservation for a community’s needs? In my experience, purchasing our historic home has been one of the [...]