Statues of O‘ahu Walking Tours, July 16 and 30
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 [...]