Preservation Measures at the State Legislature
Here's a status update as we enter the half-way mark for the 2015 legislative session. Dear Members and Friends, We are pleased to share with you a status update on historic preservation-related bills at the State Legislature. The session is at the half-way mark, when the initial flurry of bills [...]
Historic Hale’iwa has a new look
Read about Hale'iwa's new look in Allison Schaefers recent article in the Advertiser. Haleiwa's new look By Allison Schaefers Honolulu Star Advertiser POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 08, 2015 PHOTO BY DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM Visitors relax near Whalers General Store and fruit stand The lines snaking out the [...]
Preserving Hawaii’s Historic Cemeteries – Experts Share Their Knowledge in Annual Series
Lecture series focuses on preserving cemeteries By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi Honolulu Star Advertiser, Jan 25, 2015 Stones speak to Nanette Napoleon. A tombstone, she points out, can be a revealing snapshot of the deceased's life, sometimes providing information that's not documented elsewhere. "Besides the date and place of birth and [...]
Public Meeting to discuss Wainiha Bridges Rehabilitation on 12/9 in Hanalei
PRESERVATION NEWS UPDATE: The Wainiha Bridges, listed on the 2007 Most Endangered Historic Places list, were demolished in 2010 as a result of structural failure from overloaded vehicles exceeding the bridge weight limit. (Click here to read more about their Most Endangered listing.) Three temporary bridges currently replace them as [...]
Inaugural Forum Convenes to Discuss Growing Heritage Tourism in Hawaii
PRESERVATION IN THE NEWS: The inaugural Hawaii Heritage & Hospitality Forum on October 31 brought together a diverse group of Hawaii professionals and cultural stewards to share ideas on how to thoughtfully expand heritage tourism in the islands. Allison Schaefers of the Star Advertiser shares some insights gleaned from members [...]