Events – Past

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!  

The 28th annual lecture series will include six expert lectures about preserving historic cemeteries. The weekly lectures will be held on Thursdays, 12-1 p.m., beginning January 29. They are free and open to the public. The location has been changed to the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, located in the No. 1 Capitol Building at 250 South Hotel Street. Photo Courtesy Kalaupapa National Historic Park Photo Courtesy Fung Associates, Inc. January 29 “Gravestones and History: Cemeteries As Genealogical Resources” Nanette Napoleon, Hawai‘i Cemetery Research Project February 5 “The Arizona Memorial: Maintaining a War Grave” Scott Pawlowski, Chief of Cultural and Natural Resources, World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument February 12 “Punchbowl Memorial: Honoring Our Wartime Sacrifices” Tonia Moy and Louis Fung, Fung Associates, Inc. February 19 “The Mo‘ili‘ili Japanese Cemetery: Preserving a Community Landmark” Laura Ruby, University of Hawai‘i at Manoā February 26 “Saving a Special Heritage: Gravemarker Preservation at Kalaupapa” Richard Miller, Kalaupapa National Historic Park, March 5 “Evaluating and Nominating Cemeteries and Burial Places: The State and National Register of Historic Places” Jessica Puff and Regina Hilo, Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division The series is co-sponsored by the Historic Preservation Program of the Department of American Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Friends of 'Iolani Palace and Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Parking for the Series There is limited metered parking on Iolani Palace grounds and nearby streets. Parking meters take only quarters with a rate of 25cents/15minutes. Be aware that street parking may be limited to certain lengths of time and prohibited during morning and afternoon rush hours. Please read posted signs carefully and take note of TOW [...]

Sunday, January 18 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kaka‘ako Agora, 441 Cooke Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Learn how to take exquisite architectural photos with a professional photographer while enjoying the sights and sounds of historic Kaka'ako. This workshop will include a brief overview of area history followed by a walking tour to several historic buildings in the neighborhood for instructor-led onsite photography. There will be an opportunity to have your worked critiqued by professionals afterward. Bring your own camera or smartphone. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for HHF members. Space limited. Click Here to Register Photo Courtesy Thom Benedict Photo Courtesy Thom Benedict We'll start with a short talk by architectural historian Don Hibbard. Next, we'll have brief intro to architectural photography by Hawkins Biggins and Chase Norton, two accomplished professional photographers who will help us better frame, compose, highlight and capture the built environment. We'll then set-out on a walking tour of historic Kaka'ako with Hawkins, Chase and HHF staff, and wrap up with refreshments at Kaka'ako Agora. Bring your own camera, smartphone, digital, analog, instant, vintage, or homemade picture-taking device. Also bring a waterbottle, sun/rain protection, walking shoes. Participants must be able to walk about 2 miles on relatively flat urban terrain. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS Hawkins Biggins grew up on Oahu, surrounded by artists. From an early age photography was her creative outlet. A graduate of New England School of Photography in 2003 with a focus on architectural and portrait photography, she's traveled and lived in cities around the world. In 2008 she returned to O'ahu and founded Hawkins Biggins Photography. Over the years, she has been [...]

HHH.HistoricHawaii.org Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will present a one-day forum on issues and opportunities for heritage travel on October 31 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The keynote luncheon will feature Andrew Te Whaiti speaking about ways that historic preservation and heritage tourism are mutually beneficial, and models for successful collaborations. Te Whaiti is managing director of The Department of Discovery Limited in New Zealand, and is the former CEO of Te Puia, a culturally-based tourist destination in Rotorua. The plenary talk will be provided by Andrew Witt, the executive director of the St. Johns Cultural Council in St. Augustine, Florida. The Cultural Council administers the Tourist Development Tax program for Arts, Culture and Heritage Programs for the county. Other sessions will address historic interpretation and visitor experience; stewardship and authenticity; marketing and sharing stories of place; and economic development. The final session will be discussion-focused to bring together the various opportunities for collaboration and overcoming barriers for improving heritage tourism in Hawai‘i. In addition to the sessions, the Forum will include an exhibit room where heritage sites and travel industry operators may showcase their services and have opportunities to network. A limited number of scholarships for registration and travel stipends will be offered to encourage and support the participation of a broad range of professionals and community leaders. Early bird registration ends August 31; general registration is open through October 21. Keynote Luncheon-only tickets are also available. Information, registration, scholarship applications, exhibitor forms and sponsorship opportunities may be found at the website below:

HHF’s Historic Open House Series continued with a Historic Downtown Pau Hana Tour on Thursday, August 28 2014. The event featured exclusive docent-led tours of three iconic historic buildings in downtown Honolulu (inside access included) and share information about the historical backdrop in which they were built.: Dillingham Transportation Alexander & Baldwin and Stangenwald Tour Photos:

The public is invited to a free illustrated presentation by Valerie Monson of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa on Thursday, July 24, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., at Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i, Ward Center, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. "The Restoration of Family Ties" project has helped hundreds of families in Hawai`i learn more about ancestors or loved ones who were sent to Kalaupapa because of government policies regarding leprosy (now also called Hansen's disease). Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa uses a growing collection of information they have compiled from various archives and other sources to bring the people of Kalaupapa back into the history that they helped to create and help families remember these ancestors with love and pride. The event is co-sponsored by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa and Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i. Download Flier

Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Architecture, Room 214 Please join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation for a public presentation and release of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s upcoming booklet, “Hawai‘i Civic: Civic Architecture in the Territory of Hawai‘i, 1898-1940.” The illustrated talk by researcher and author Don Hibbard is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Architecture, Room 214. The presentation is free and open to the public. Parking is available at UH lots for $6. Light refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase for $10. “Hawai‘i Civic” showcases civic architecture which emerged in Hawai‘i at the turn of the 20th century through 1940, also known as the Territorial Period. Dr. Hibbard’s architectural history tells the story of civic design in the turbulent era through text and photos. Historic architect Tonia Moy is the project manager, with Viki Nasu overseeing design and production and Hawkins Biggins providing breathtaking photographs. Special mahalo to Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, Hagadone Printing Company, Fung Associates, Inc. and Susan Schofield for funding support. Download Event Flier