Events – Past

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

Photos courtesy of Victoria Sambunaris and Ian Clagstone Historic Hawai'i Foundation and Stephan Jost will host an Historic Home Open House at the Marshall & Ruth Goodsill Residence, a Vladimir Ossipoff modern Hawaiian-style Home in the Wai‘alae – Kāhala area of Honolulu. The event will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. WHAT: Historic Home Open House with Pūpū & Wine WHEN: Saturday, April 5th WHERE: Wai'alae-Kāhala (Location address will be provided upon ticket purchase) TIME: From 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. COST: $25 for HHF members/$50 general admission TICKETS:  hhf2014goodsillopenhouse.eventbrite.com All proceeds benefit the programs & services of Historic Hawaii Foundation Enjoy a rare glimpse into a modern masterpiece by renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff. The Marshall and Ruth Goodsill residence sits on a slightly sloping, almost one-acre lot on a serene side street in Wai‘alae-Kāhala. Learn the private design elements of this classic Ossipoff creation on the house tour with a knowledgeable docent at your side. Afterwards relax and socialize over pūpū and wine. The residence is significant as an excellent example of an early 1950s house designed by a master, Vladimir Ossipoff. Rendered in a modern Hawaiian style, this house was one of a number of fashionable residences designed by Ossipoff in the 1950s, which established his reputation as the premier architect of the period in Honolulu. Other houses of the period designed by this superb architect include: the LeRoy Bush residence on Tantalus, E. J. Greaney residence near Diamond Head, Dr. Liljestrand residence, Linus Pauling residence, and Blanche Hill residence in Kahala (No Longer Extant). In addition to many splendid modern Hawaiian style houses, Ossipoff also designed the Pacific Club (1960), the Outrigger Canoe Club (1963), [...]

ADDITIONAL PRESERVATION SEMINAR SESSION ADDED ON MAUI Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Division, will offer a community seminar on Historic Preservation Basics on Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Maui between March and June 2014. Due to popular demand, an additional session has been added on Maui. The class will be offered on Saturday, June 14 at both 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The morning session is at capacity and accepting a waiting list. The newly-added afternoon session has places available. The seminar is free and open to the public, but reservations are required (see link below). The seminar will provide an overview of preservation essentials in the context of each island community. The three-hour class will include: What is Historic Preservation and Why Does it Matter? Standards and Framework: How Does This All Work? Historic Preservation and the Local Community The seminar is appropriate for members of the community interested in preserving Hawaii’s historic and cultural places, including historic preservation review commissioners; cultural resource commissioners; planning commissioners; planning department staff; elected officials; local preservation organizations; community members involved with preservation issues; and planners, architects, land owners and contractors whose work may affect historic sites. The seminar is approved for two AICP CM credits and for two AIA credits. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Division, will offer a community seminar on Historic Preservation Basics on Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Maui between March and June 2014. Register for this event

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Division, will offer a community seminar on Historic Preservation Basics on Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Maui between March and June 2014.  Event Flyer (PDF) The seminar will provide an overview of preservation essentials in the context of each island community.  The three-hour class will include: What is Historic Preservation and Why Does it Matter? Standards and Framework: How Does This All Work? Historic Preservation and the Local Community The seminar is appropriate for members of the community interested in preserving Hawaii’s historic and cultural places, including historic preservation review commissioners; cultural resource commissioners; planning commissioners; planning department staff; elected officials; local preservation organizations; community members involved with preservation issues; and planners, architects, land owners and contractors whose work may affect historic sites. The seminar has been submitted for approval of 2 AICP CM credits and for 2 AIA credits. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! For more information, contact Historic Hawai‘i Foundation at 808-523-2900 or email Megan at HHF Kaua‘i Date:  Saturday, March 15, 2014 Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place:   Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Highway, Līhu‘e Free Registration: https://hhfpreservationseminars2014.eventbrite.com   Lāna‘i Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2014 Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place:  Lāna‘i Senior Center, 309 Seventh Street, Lāna‘i City Free Registration: https://hhfpreservationseminars2014.eventbrite.com   Moloka‘i Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2014 Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place:   Kūlana‘ōiwi  Hālau at the Hawaiian Multi-Center, 600 Mauna Loa Highway, Kalama‘ula Free Registration: https://hhfpreservationseminars2014.eventbrite.com   Maui Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2014 Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place:   Lumeria Maui (aka Fred Baldwin Memorial Home), 1813 Baldwin Avenue, Pā‘ia/Makawao Free Registration: https://hhfpreservationseminars2014.eventbrite.com

April 13 Open House at Historic Thomas Victor King Residence in Nu‘uanu, Showcased in the Feature Film “The Descendants” [justified_image_grid ids="1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1689,1690,1691,1692,1693,1694,1695,1696,1697,1698,1699,1700,1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736"]