Events – Past

Hawai‘i Preservation Seminar: Preservation and Conservation Easements Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land and Hawai‘i Land Trust, will offer a free seminar on using preservation and conservation easements for perpetual protection of special places. Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION  BELOW Images at top: Jean Charlot House, Kahala, O‘ahu. Photo by Darren Bradley. Dearborn Building, Kaka'ako, Honolulu. Photo created by dji camera. Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation holds a preservation easement for each property. Kanewai Spring, added to the Most Endangered Historic Place list in 2015, has a Conservation Easement on it co-held by the City and County of Honolulu and Livable Hawaii Kai Hui (Ka Iwi Coalition). Photo credit:  Nate Yuen.  Additional Resources View the Seminar PowerPoint. See slides 70-72 for additional resources. The seminar provides training to members of the public, private, nonprofit or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic, cultural, scenic, natural and agricultural lands. Preservation and Conservation Easements Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The seminar has been submitted to the American Planning Association for AICP Certificate Maintenance Credits (1.5 CM Law Credits). The Hawai‘i State Bar Association has approved the seminar for 1 CLE credit. ABOUT THE COURSE The training will present an overview of the definitions, criteria and considerations for using perpetual conservation and preservation easements to protect the intrinsic characteristics of special places, including lands with natural, agricultural and cultural values and buildings with historic significance. Through the training attendees [...]

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Native Hawaiian Burial Protection & NAGPRA Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, will offer a free seminar on grave protections and repatriation. Native Hawaiian Burial Protection and NAGRPA   Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION  BELOW Additional Resources View the Seminar PowerPoint. See slides 77-79 for additional resources. The seminars provide training to the native Hawaiian community and members of the public, private and government sectors who are interested in Native Hawaiian burial treatment and protection and the laws and procedures that govern them. Native Hawaiian Burial Protection and NAGPRA Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. The seminar is co-sponsored by the American Planning Association Hawaiʻi Chapter. This seminar was approved by the American Planning Association for certificate maintenance credits for AICP. ABOUT THE COURSE The seminar will present the historic and cultural context for grave protections and repatriation and best practices for avoiding sensitive sites and engaging in consultation with lineal and cultural descendants. The course will include an examination of the federal Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) law and the state HRS 6E historic preservation law and explore procedures, standards and guidelines and their relationship to native Hawaiian burial treatment and protection. Through the training attendees will learn: • Cultural context for Hawaiian burials and treatment for iwi kūpuna; • Historical context for burial protection laws and systems; • Purpose, use and [...]

In Land We Trust: Establishing the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Presented by King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center in partnership with Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Ulu Lehua Scholars Program Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM Kahoʻolawe has experienced vastly different uses over its history, from natural oasis and ancient Hawaiian settlement, to penal colony, ranch lands, and military bombing range. In May 1994, title to the island of Kahoʻolawe was transferred from the United States Navy to the State of Hawaiʻi through the recently established Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC). This victory came after decades of community activism against environmental destruction and growing wishes to reclaim Native Hawaiian access to and stewardship of the island. Join our presenters, Stanton Enomoto of the US Department of the Interior, Michael Nahoʻopiʻi of KIRC, and Davianna McGregor of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, to learn what legislative steps were taken to relinquish military occupation and how community engagement helped achieve this. We will also discuss the responsibilities of KIRC, current Kahoʻolawe land use policy, and what progress has been made to restore the beloved island. (Image above: Two-Stone platform from adze quarry, Kaho‘olawe, July 1995. Photo by Stanton Enomoto.) View the video replay below. PANELISTS WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Virtual - Enjoy from the comfort of your home PLATFORMS: You may also view the event live on the HHF YouTube channel and Facebook page COST: Free Stanton Enomoto, Senior Program Director for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Stanton [...]

Mahalo for joining us! PATSY MINK: AHEAD OF THE MAJORITY Virtual Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford "Fantastic film that should be shown in all high schools in the U.S. and especially in colleges that want to cut Title IX funding for women's sports." 3/31/21: As the highlights and struggles of Patsy Mink's life unfolded in PATSY MINK: AHEAD OF THE MAJORITY, the audience was moved from cheers of victory, to disappointment, and for some, tears.  By capturing the highs and lows of Patsy's life, Kimberlee Bassford produced a thought-provoking commentary on local and national politics and systemic injustice. During the Q&A, Kim shared insight on her research and creative process involved in making the film with depth and sincerity.  Our audience's feedback indicated a strong desire to learn more about Patsy and continue her legacy. Some of their heartfelt comments are highlighted below. Mahalo to everyone who supported this presentation for your engagement and enthusiasm. And most of all, a warm mahalo to Kim!  To learn more about Kim's work visit: Making Waves Films. For those who missed the presentation or those who would like to view the film again, it is available via Vimeo on Demand at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/patsymink ($3.99 rental fee required). Click here for a recording of the Q&A segment on HHF's YouTube channel. RESPONSES FROM THE AUDIENCE: "I enjoyed the film last night. It captured well Patsy Mink and her impressive work for our nation and its people. Her terrific accomplishments continue to serve us well.  My gratitude and congratulations to Kimberlee Bassford of the film. May many folks be inspired by the film to follow Patsy Mink in service." "Thank you for making the video available to us. I [...]

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Treatment of Historic Properties Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, will offer a free seminar on the standards and guidelines for treatment of historic properties. Standards and Guidelines for Treatment of Historic Properties Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION  BELOW Additional Resources View the Seminar PowerPoint. Slides 92-95 share links to additional resources. See slide 96 for contact information for the seminar presenters. The seminars provide training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic & cultural sites.   Standards & Guidelines for Treatment of Historic Properties Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The seminar is co-sponsored by the American Planning Association Hawaiʻi Chapter. This seminar has been submitted to the American Planning Association for certificate maintenance credits for AICP. ABOUT THE COURSE The seminar will illustrate through presentation and case study how the Standards and Guidelines work in concert to provide a framework and guidance for decision-making about work or changes to a historic property. The course will include an overview of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, which are the national standards that promote best preservation principles. These concepts inform maintenance, repair, use of historic materials, as well as alterations of existing structures and design of new additions. The seminar will examine how the Guidelines are used [...]

Native Hawaiian Culture, Ethnobotany and Restoration at Lyon Arboretum Wednesday, February 17, 2021  |  4:30 to 5:30 p.m.   |  Via Zoom Webinar Journey into the rich history of Mānoa Valley and verdant landscape of the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, a University of Hawai‘i Research Unit. This live, virtual presentation by ethnobotanist Liloa Dunn, Lyon's Grounds and Collection Manager, and Research Associate Jesse Adams will provide a brief overview of the cultural history of Mānoa Valley, including wahi pana and important mo'olelo. This will be followed by the fascinating origin story of Lyon Arboretum which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, with mention of the contributions of famed ethnobotanist Beatrice Kapua'okalani Hilmer Krauss. The program will conclude with a dive into the world of Hawaiian ethnobotany and share Lyon's native plant restoration projects including efforts to preserve native Hawaiian and other endangered plants, restore lo`i and incorporate cultural practices such as hale building. Watch the video replay below. DONATE TO SUPPORT EVENTS LIKE THIS WHAT A virtual presentation sharing the history of Mānoa Valley and Lyon Arboretum, ethnobotany & current restoration projects WHEN Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:30 to 5:30 PM WHERE Online via Zoom COST Free Presenters Līloa Makinney Dunn is the Grounds & Collection Manager at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum. Līloa was born and raised in the ahupuaʻa of Niu Valley, on the island of Oʻahu in the moku of Kona. He spent a great deal of his childhood on the islands of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi and in his early teens on the island of Huahine in French Polynesia. His interest in our natural environment began at a very [...]

2021 Experts Lecture Series Explores Changing Interpretations of National Historic Landmarks Thursdays, January 28 to March 4, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. All lectures will be presented virtually on Zoom Almost 60 years have passed since the first Hawai‘i sites were designated as National Historic Landmarks. The federal program calls them “historic places that hold national significance.” The Secretary of the Interior designates these places as “exceptional because of their abilities to illustrate U.S. heritage.” Over the intervening decades, the value of the sites remains, but increased awareness of diverse voices, through community input, has resulted in changing interpretations of the historic sites. Today, Hawai‘i has 33 properties designated as National Historic Landmarks. Learn how the original interpretations of six National Historic Landmarks in Hawai‘i have changed over time. View the Video Replay for each lecture below. WHAT The 34th Annual Experts at the Cathedral Lunchtime Lecture Series WHEN Thursdays, January 28 to March 4, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 PM WHERE Online via Zoom COST Free Donate to support programs like these Donations of $50 or more include an annual membership with HHF REPLAYS Scroll down to view the video replay for individual lectures Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 PM USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, O‘ahu (Designated on 5/5/89) Presenter: Hanako Wakatsuki, Acting Chief of Interpretation, Pearl Harbor National Memorial The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is the co-host for this lecture. Watch the video replay below. Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 PM ‘Iolani Palace, Honolulu, O‘ahu (Designated on 12/29/62) Presenter: Zita Cup Choy, Historian, Friends of  ‘Iolani Palace Watch the video replay below. [...]

More than 100 people from the Hawaiian Islands and continental U.S. joined us on December 17th to learn about the iconic Dillingham Transportation Building in downtown Honolulu. Architecture student Nayun Hong shared a beautiful presentation on the building's history and architecture with a special focus on the unique decorative elements. Arnold McCaleb, the on-site architect and space planner for Pacific Guardian Center, delighted with an insider perspective of the intricacies of painting Dillingham Transportation Building, repairing the urns and upgrading the elevators and some of the challenges and surprises. The presentations were followed by a moderated Q&A with the audience. Watch the video replay below. Please join us for a presentation on the history and architecture of the Dillingham Transportation Building located in downtown Honolulu by architecture student Nayun Hong. There will be a special focus on the unique decorative elements that help tell the story of this exceptional site. Following Hong's presentation, Arnold McCaleb, the on-site architect and space planner for Pacific Guardian Center, will share an update on the intricacies of painting Dillingham Transportation Building and some of the challenges and surprises along the way. Thursday, December 17, 2020 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A free virtual event on Zoom.    The Dillingham Transportation Building was built in 1929.  It's Italian Renaissance Revival Style architecture and ornate Art Deco lobby are reminiscent of an earlier era in Hawaii's history with the onset of commercial development in Honolulu and the steady rise of the Dillingham family empire of businesses. Nayun Hong is a Moanalua High School graduate and 4th year architecture student at the University of Notre Dame. Hong participated in a self-directed [...]