Events – Past

Historic Preservation and Sustainability Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on historic preservation and sustainability. Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Kaua‘i Community College Fine Arts Auditorium, Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i Cost: Free (registration required) The purpose of  the seminar is to share an overview of what makes a commercial or residential property historic and best practices for appropriately integrating sustainable treatments at the site to conserve energy and water and preserve windows through repair and maintenance. When integrated respectfully with local culture and natural geography in a way that is harmonious and compatible with a property’s historic character and features, these treatments contribute to the natural health and vibrancy of our island neighborhoods. Hawai‘i has many commercial and residential properties that would benefit from sustainability initiatives. External threats from a changing climate, including sea level rise and higher temperatures, require owners to be more proactive in securing their buildings. Water and energy conservation, maintenance of existing materials, knowledge of local geography and flora become increasingly important. The greenest building is the one that already exists.  ~Carl Elefante, FAIA, past president, American Institute of Architects Topics Covered: ASSESSING HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Historic or just old? Historic Integrity, Character Defining Features, Historic Register Listing Protection, Regulations and Codes Standards and Guidelines SUSTAINABILITY: Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability Green Buildings Sustainable Strategies Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Operations; Components, Equipment and Appliances Site Features and Water Efficiency WINDOW RESTORATION   Window Types Window Anatomy Demonstration Why Keep Old Windows? Treatment strategies Repairs and Maintenance Additional Resources [...]

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Webinar: Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free webinar on integrating indigenous knowledge into planning and management strategies for historic properties and other cultural resources. Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE RECORDING  AND PRESENTATION BELOW Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. The information and summative historical and cultural ecology contained within Indigenous languages, practices, values, place names, songs, and stories hold data and knowledge that are relevant today. From “What is ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ And Why Does It Matter? Integrating Ancestral Wisdom and Approaches into Federal Decision-Making”, The White House, 2022. The webinar provides training to members of the public, private, nonprofit or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic cultural and built sites.   Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ABOUT THE COURSE The webinar presents an introduction to approaches for integrating indigenous knowledge into planning and management strategies for historic properties and other cultural resources associated with traditions, cultural practices and other areas of significance for Native Hawaiians. These concepts will be explored through three recent case studies showcasing co-stewardship models and perpetuating traditional knowledge across generations for stewardship and preservation outcomes: Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site in Kailua, O‘ahu Waikalua Loko I‘a in Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu Kahalu‘u Kūāhewa, a segment [...]

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 [...]