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Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Historic Integrity and Eligibility for The National Register of Historic Places Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on considering integrity when determining eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION BELOW Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. See slide 87 for additional resources and scroll down on this page for further reading and reference materials. I was shocked to learn that even though there is no visible trace of a site or building that it can still be listed and preserved (underground). ~ Seminar participant The seminar provides training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts.   Historic Integrity and Eligibility for The National Register of Historic Places Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This seminar has been submitted for certificate maintenance credits through the American Planning Association (AICP) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ABOUT THE COURSE The seminar, through presentation and examples local to Hawaii, will explore the important concept of historic integrity, the ability of a property to convey its significance as a requirement for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. The seven aspects of historic integrity: location, design, setting, [...]

The 48th Annual Meeting of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation was held as a virtual gathering on Wednesday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. HHF members joined HHF staff and Trustees to hear about the activities, partnerships and outcomes of 2021 that you made possible. In addition to the report on the organization’s activities, a financial summary of the prior year was presented, followed by the election of members of the board of trustees and president. The slate of candidates were approved and are available to view at this link.  

Author Cheryl Soon to Lead Walking Tours in Waikīkī and Downtown Honolulu NOTE: BOTH TOURS HAVE SOLD OUT. Join Historic Hawaii Foundation and author and award-winning city planner Cheryl Soon for one-of-a-kind tours of significant statues in Waikīkī (July 16) and downtown Honolulu (July 30). The tours are informed by Soon's research for her newly published book, Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i's History & Culture Through Sculpture (Mutual Publishing, 2022). Soon's work is a fascinating exploration of sixty historical figures, their ties to Hawai‘i’s history and culture, and how their values and accomplishments are memorialized. Each tour will highlight approximately a dozen statues with Soon sharing stories and little known details surrounding their creation and display and broader historical context. As our personal guide, Soon will introduce us to the histories, challenges and in some cases, controversies connected to these public sculptures touching upon the subjects' lives and times and the relationships between major figures. The ticket price includes a copy of Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i's History & Culture Through Sculpture.   All proceeds benefit the programs & services of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Saturday July 16  - Waikīkī Walking Tour Saturday July 30  - Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Each tour will be approximately 1.0 to 1.5 miles and held rain or shine. Register for tours individually. Registration for each and additional details below. Statues in top image, clockwise from top left: Princess Kaʻiulani Statue in Waikīkī. Photo credit: Mei'bella Mu' on Pinterest. Father Damien statue at the Hawai‘i State Capitol building in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore. Musician Gabby Pahinui on Beach Walk in Waikīkī. Photo [...]