The Labor Murals of Ceramicist Isami Enomoto
Our friends at Docomomo Hawaii shared a serendipitous story of how they came to be the proud caretakers of a set of five murals by renowned Hawaii artist, Isami Enomoto. After agreeing to take the murals and not knowing who would adopt them for display, a series of "chance encounters" [...]
Volunteer at Loko Paaiau Fishpond on Earth Day
HHF In the Field Last week, HHF staff participated in the annual Cultural Resources Management meetings with Navy Region Hawai`i and Marine Corps Base Hawai`i this week. The 4 days of meetings and site visits are held to review all preservation actions from the previous year and prepare for coordination [...]
Camp Tarawa Then and Now
Camp Tarawa Today by Fred Greguras Kamuela (Waimea) is located at the intersection of the Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 190) and Kawaihae Road (Highway 19) in the northwest part of the island of Hawai’i. In 1943, it was a small town of about 400 called Kamuela and its residents were almost [...]
The Mana of Place, A Poem
The Mana of Place There’s a mana in the air of historic places Intangible yet present. Distinct. Sometimes abrupt. A secret storyteller. Resolute. Forceful. Needy in its urge to share Happenings, unfoldings, chains of events that led there, To its vibratory memory marking what occurred. #PlacesTellStories #ThisPlaceMatters #HawaiiNei
Public Advocacy Efforts Help Pass County Resolution for Kapaia Swinging Bridge
UPDATE ON KAPAIA SWINGING BRIDGE We're happy to report that rapid response from the public showing support for the Kauai County Council resolution to transfer ownership of the bridge to the Kapaia Foundation was successful! On March 22, 2017, the Council unanimously passed Resolution 2017-23. Next steps? Kapaia Foundation will [...]
Spotlight on a Grantee: YMCA Waipahu Sugar Mill Smokestack
A Symbol of the Sugar Mill's Role as a Community Gathering Place Lives On The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai‘i supports diverse preservation projects with grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Grants are awarded three times a year and the next application deadline is June 1, 2017. [...]