Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Celebrates it’s Centennial This Year
NPS PHOTO/JANICE WEI “Glow show” at Halemaumau Crater. A century of wonder By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi January 3, 2016 - Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is 520 square miles of miracles and mysteries. >> It claims the largest concentration of petroglyphs in the Pacific — more [...]
What’s Your Favorite Historic Place in Hawaii?
HHF Charter Member, Alice Tucker, Shares Her Favorite My favorite historic place here in Hawaii is an obvious but sometimes overlooked choice, I believe. It's our beautiful and unique Iolani Palace. How incredibly fortunate we are to have a royal palace right here in our city! Having seen how the [...]
Maui’s Historic Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is a Haven for Creativity
History, Art and Island Culture Inspire a Community of Artists of All Ages The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao provides a gathering place to foster creativity and connection that is rooted in the history and architecture of Maui. The site, the former Kaluanui Estate, designed in 1917 by [...]
The 2016 Experts at the Cathedral Lecture Series, January 28 to March 10
Announcing the 29th Annual Free Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring "Experts at the Cathedral" Winter 2016, January 28-March 10 Watch the video replays below! January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” Part 1 January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” Part [...]
Hawaii Mourns the Loss of Sam Cooke: Philanthropist, Preservationist and Humanitarian
Historic Hawaii Foundation and the preservation community here in Hawaii mourn the loss of Sam Cooke, a steward and philanthropist who spearheaded the protection of native habitats and inspired and mentored so many. Sam and his wife Mary, were honored as HHF's 2006 Kama'aina of the Year in 2006 for [...]
Storybook Theatre on Kauai Exudes Historic Charm
Preservation in the News: Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe, Kauai, is operated out of a renovated a nationally registered historic site ravaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992– the Sun Ke Heong/Obatake Building. It has become a centerpiece of ongoing neighborhood revitalization and an exemplary model of a community facility serving young [...]