Events – Past

June 1st – June 5th 2015 Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, historic cemeteries are falling into disrepair. Worn down by the passage of time, weather, vandals, and a persistent lack of funding and support, many of these once vibrant community spaces are now overgrown and neglected. For those cemeteries which are maintained, their grass may be mowed, or their headstones swept of debris, but more serious issues such as sunken graves, fallen headstones and crumbling mortar remain unaddressed. Complicating the matter is the myriad of complex jurisdictional issues regarding who owns and has responsibility for these burial sites. This project seeks to address these issues through a free week-long community workshop on Historic Cemetery Preservation and Community Capacity Building that will be held from June 1-5, 2015 on the University of Hawai‘i’s Manoa campus. Up to 30 students and members of the public will learn hands-on techniques on topics such as headstone documentation, cleaning stone grave-markers, and lifting and hoisting stone markers. Guest speakers will provide a broad cultural context and will include representatives from community-based cemetery preservation initiatives in Kalaupapa and Mo‘ili’ili. The final day of the workshop concludes with actual fieldwork at Ma‘ema‘e Chapel Cemetery, a small historic cemetery in Honolulu. Finally, a free public presentation on Saturday, June 6, will enable at least 60 more people to learn about these community efforts to address the needs of historic cemeteries. The workshop will be led by Dr. William Chapman, Director of the Historic Preservation Certificate Program of the University of Hawai‘i’s American Studies Department. Community partners will include entities such as the State Historic Preservation Division, Kalaupapa National Historic Park, Mo‘ili‘ili Cemetery Beautification project, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Kaumakapili Church. For additional information, email [...]

Historic buildings are tangible links to Hawaii’s  culture and history. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District sponsored a 3-part series on how to maintain and protect historic structures in Summer 2015. Tuesday, June 30: Graffiti Prevention & Removal Download the Presentation (PDF) WJE Report on Graffiti Cleaning & Prevention (PDF) Learn More 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Fung Associates, Inc., WJE, and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Tuesday, July 28: Water Damage & Repair Download the Presentation (PDF) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Alana Buick & Bers, Mason Architects, Inc., and Association for Preservation Technology Tuesday, August 25: Tax Credits & Permitting in a Historic District Download the Presentation (PDF) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation offered community workshops on nominating historic properties to the Hawai‘i and National Register of Historic Places in Summer 2015. The 3-hour workshops featured instructors from Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, preservation architectural firms and the State Historic Preservation Division and provide attendees with a chance to learn the basic process to complete a nomination to the Hawai‘i and National Register of Historic Places Topics Included: Benefits and Responsibilities of Designation Evaluating Eligibility for the Register Completing the Nomination Form Roles of Historic Preservation Commissions, State Review Board, State Historic Preservation Division, and National Park Service in the Nomination Process Additional Resources: Hawai‘i and National Registers of Historic Places Nominations Workshop Presentation Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Title 13: Register of Historic Places Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Title 13: Historic Places Review Board National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form NPS bulletin 16A: How to Complete the Nomination Form HHF Guide to Nominating Residences to the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places The 3-hour workshops feature instructors from Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, preservation architectural firms and the State Historic Preservation Division and provide attendees with a chance to learn the basic process to complete a nomination to the Hawai‘i and National Register of Historic Places.                 Workshop Locations & Dates: Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: Lihu'e Public Library 4344 Hardy Street Wailuku, Maui Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: J. Walter Cameron Center 95 Mahalani Street Kona, Hawai‘i Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Place: Royal Kona Resort 75-5852 [...]

Join us for a walking tour of historic Hale‘iwa Town and explore the rich history of this world renowned village. Did you know that Hawaiians thrived in Waialua District beginning in 1000 AD establishing communities and growing taro, sweet potato and other crops? Do you know which popular present day eatery was the site of a grand hotel in 1899?  What about the origin of the name Hale‘iwa?  Find out the answers and learn more about our local history at this special event. Saturday, March 14, 2015 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Tours start every ½ hour between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sign-up for a tour time when you purchase tickets online at our Eventbrite page (link below). Tickets are available at:  http://historichaleiwatour2015.eventbrite.com $25/Members - Historic Hawai‘i Foundation & North Shore Chamber of Commerce $50/General Check-in at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center | 66-434B Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa (across from Hale‘iwa Post Office). (Click here for a map/directions) The 90 minute, docent-guided walking tour will begin at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and end at the Hale‘iwa Beach Park. Arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes for walking over uneven ground Bring a hat and sunscreen Participants will drive the middle part of town from the Chamber parking lot to Lili‘uokalani Church Price includes refreshments.  Carpool Need a ride?/Share a ride! We've created a carpool group for our volunteer community where you can post & share ride info to reduce your carbon footprint & save on gas. Go to: http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/jfiug0 Event sponsored by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation & North Shore Chamber of Commerce All Proceeds Benefit the Programs & Services of Historic Hawaii Foundation and [...]

The IBM Building, a mid-century icon designed by Vladimir Ossipoff, set a dramatic backdrop for the launch of Hawaii’s Most Endangered Historic Places of 2014 on November 20. About 60 people gathered to learn more about this year’s sites, and enjoy refreshments and conversation in the building’s beautiful outdoor courtyard. After sunset, guests were treated to a magnificent view of the trademark grille infused with heliotrope lighting against the night sky. Mahalo to David Striph and the Howard Hughes Corporation for hosting this exciting event!

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation recognized the extraordinary support and assistance of its volunteers with a fun, family-friendly day at Kualoa Ranch. HHF staff, volunteers and their guests enjoyed Makahiki-style games and crafts and an HHF trivia game testing everyone’s knowledge about Hawai‘i’s well- and lesser-known historic sites while inciting a bit of friendly competition. There was ample time for strolling through the petting zoo, visiting the history museum and enjoying the beautiful views of the Ko‘olau Range and Mokoli‘i (aka Chinaman’s Hat). A guided Movie Site and Ranch Tour on colorful ranch buses capped off the day, alternately enchanting and enthralling guests with movie film sites and memorabilia, WWII history and grazing pastoral cows. Mahalo nui loa to John Morgan and the Kualoa Ranch staff for creating a wonderful experience for our guests. Most of all, thank you to all of our volunteers: more than 85 people contributed 379 hours of time to support historic preservation activities in Hawai‘i in the past year!