Events – Past

North Shore Chamber of Commerce and Historic Hawai‘i Foundation coordinated a new educational series to help property owners access resources to repair, maintain, rehabilitate and preserve key parts of Hale‘iwa’s history. The two-part series held September 10 and October 30 at Hale‘iwa Gym provided information about methods, techniques and financial incentives to preserve historic buildings in Hale‘iwa. The seminars provided practical, specific information on maintaining and rehabilitating historic structures, helping them to continue to provide benefits to the owners, the historic district and the greater community. The two-hour seminars were free and open to property owners and their representatives [tenants, building managers, design professionals and financial institutions doing business] in Hale‘iwa Special District. Attendance at both seminars was encouraged but not required. Workshop Presentations Click the thumbnails below to download PDF versions of each presentation. Hale‘iwa Zoning and Special District Design Guidelines September 10, 2019 Historic Designation and Tax Incentives for Preservation October 30, 2019 SEMINAR ONE Hale‘iwa Zoning and Special District Design Guidelines September 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hale‘iwa Gym, 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy This seminar will present: • Overview and District boundary • How the HSD LUO affects you as a property owner • Types of permits and procedures for review • The relationship between the City’s development review and the State’s historic preservation review • Design standards for new construction • Design standards for rehabilitation of existing buildings • Other aspects of the regulations that affect both rehabilitation and new construction projects in Hale‘iwa. Presenters: • Anthony X. Ching and Joette Yago, City & County of Honolulu Department [...]

Join Historic Hawai‘i  Foundation and Oʻahu Cemetery Association for a one of a kind music and history event celebrating Oʻahu Cemetery's 175th Anniversary. A specially created walking tour will feature four stations (with tents and seating for each) featuring historical narration and  live musicians and hula dancers presenting songs, chants and compositions associated with eight remarkable musicians buried at the cemetery: Musicians clockwise from top left: James Makee, Bina Mossman, Ellen Prendergast, R. Alex Anderson, Ululani Jabulka, Charles K.L. Davis, Nathaniel B. Emerson. Johnny Noble (Center). The Madame and The Baritone Opera Tribute: Ululani McQuaid Jabulka – 1895-1970: Noted opera singer and civic leader: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly Charles K. L. Davis – 1925-1991: Tenor/Baritone: Ave Maria, Kamehameha Waltz Performers: Malia Ka'ai-Barrett and TBA The Captain and the Historian: Captain James Makee – 1812-1879: “Makee ‘Ailana” a Hawaiian mele composed to honor the construction of Kapiʻolani Park and attributed to Captain James Makee who was President of The Kapiʻolani Park Association. “Hula O Makee” The ship Makee that grounded on a reef at Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi. Nathaniel Emerson – 1839-1915: Historian of Hawaiian Culture, Language and Antiquities. Sacred Songs of the Hula, Unwritten Literature of Hawaiʻi Wife Sarah Eliza Emerson – 1855-1928; La’au Lapa’au Performers: TBA Exceptional Hawaiian Composer and A Master of Hapa Haole Mele: Bina Mossman – 1893-1990: La‘ela‘e, Niu Haohao, He ‘Ono R. Alex Anderson – 1894-1995: Soft Green Seas, On A Coconut Island, Blue Lei, A Lei of Stars Performers: The Palapū Street Band; Nathan Aipa, George Kamalamalama, Kepa Stern, Mike Enos, Chinky Gray Vocals and Hula: Ka’anohi Aipa The Matriarch of Mele Aloha ‘Aina and Composer Conductor Extraordinaire: Eleanor Prendergast – 1865-1902: “Kaulana Nā Pua” Johnny Noble – 1892-1944: Hula Blues, [...]

In June 2019, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in collaboration with the National Park Service, continued its popular statewide educational seminars providing training on historic preservation lessons learned from regional preservation case studies. DOWNLOADS PRESENTATIONS + RESOURCES Case Study: Glenn Mason, Mason; Stevie Whalen, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Kunia Plantation Village Project Case Study: Notes - Mahealani Cypher, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, Ahupuaa Boundary Markers Project Case Study:  KT Eger, Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens Case Study: Greg Chun, Awa Kele LLC, Hapaialii Heiau Kona Handout - Project Evaluation Model Case Study: Adam Johnson, National Park Service, Puukohola Heiau National Historic Park, Hawaiian Legacy Program Case Study: Chris Faye, Hui o Laka, Kokee Civilian Conservation Corp Camp Rehabilitation Case Study: Tommy Noyes, Kauai Path, Puna Moku Coastal Heritage Trail Case Study: Jonathan Starr & Linda Clarke, Kaupo Community Assocation; Jim Niess, Maui Architectural Group, Kaupo School & Teacher's Cottage Project Case Study: Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Gavin Miculka, Kuulani Auld,Kona Historical Society & Paul M Donoho Case Study: Mary Orwing, Makawao History Museum Case Study: Victoria Wichman, State Parks, Presley Wann & Emily Cadiz, Hui Maka’ainana O Makana, Haena State Park Loi Kalo Project Case Study: Theo Morrison, Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Pioneer Mill Co. Smoke Stack Case Study: Tonia Moy, Fung Associates, Hobron-Lai Residence Overview of Historic Preservation Grant Funding in Hawaii, Historic Hawaii Foundation Historic Preservation and Land Use Permits - Kathy Sokugawa, City & County of Hawaii, Dept of Planning & Permitting Navigating the County of Hawai‘i’s Land Use Regulatory Framework - Alex Roy, Certified Local Government Coord., County of Hawaii Planning Department Historic Tax Incentives, State Historic Preservation Division The half-day seminars will [...]

More than 80 people gathered on beautiful, sunny, Saturday, May 11 at historic Dillingham Ranch. Guests strolled the property, enjoyed fine cuisine catered by North Shore’s Ke Nui Kitchen and learned more about this exquisite property and its related stories. Volunteer docents shared the history of ranching, the Dillingham Family, the Dollhouse and origins of Daughters of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian legend and archaeology and architecture of the main Lodge House. Chris Dawson, Founder and chairman of Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), and president and CEO of the DAWSON companies, an avid, longtime polo player, opened the event with a brief history of polo in Hawai‘i followed by a short exhibition of riders on beautiful polo ponies. Everyone was thrilled to be part of this unexpected and unique experience. It was a day to remember and a true stroll back in time. Did you attend the event? Your feedback is important to us. Click here to take a short survey. Interested to learn more about the property and its history? Click here to learn more about future plans for the property. Read about the archaeology here. Learn more about the architecture here. Enjoy a photo gallery of the event below. Join us for an Exclusive Historic Open House Event Take advantage of a rare opportunity to experience tranquil Dillingham Ranch on the slopes above Mokulē‘ia, a historic property rich with stories from Hawai‘i’s past. From the welcoming lanai of the 1913 Dillingham family home, you’ll feel transported back in time to a simpler landscape and lifestyle as you gaze across the pastures [...]

Democracy by Design   Historic Hawai‘i Foundation was honored to be part of a task force appointed by the State Legislature and Governor David Ige to commemorate and celebrate the milestone 50 year anniversary of the Hawai‘i State Capitol Building. Other members of the task force included the Hawai‘i State Archives, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, DAGS, local architects and planners, legislators and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige. Senator Brian Taniguchi served as chair. On Saturday, March 16 more than a 130 people gathered in the Capitol auditorium for the Democracy by Design Symposium, featuring six enlightening and inspiring sessions. (Videos of all six sessions are available below. To view the speakers'  individual PowerPoint presentations click the green buttons to your right.) The day-long event was free and open to the public. State Senator Brian Taniguchi and Kiersten Faulkner, Executive Director of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, welcomed attendees and Faulkner served as moderator throughout the day. Democracy by Design - Part 1 https://youtu.be/lCwU7zPKghc Democracy by Design - Part 2 https://youtu.be/RiOzEhTCYLo Democracy by Design - Part 3 https://youtu.be/1ti-aoDhVBU Democracy by Design was the theme of a full-day symposium exploring the role of design in fostering open government and democratic engagement planned for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Capitol. ABOUT THE CAPITOL The Capitol was dedicated on March 15, 1969 on the tenth anniversary of the passage of the Statehood bill by Congress. Governor John Burns used his opening address to the legislature to expound on the openness and spirit of Hawai‘i: “The open sea, the open sky, the open doorway, open arms and open hearts—these are the symbols of our Hawaiian heritage…It is by means of this striking architecture of this new [...]

The 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Hawai‘i State Capitol  It was a poignant and heartfelt celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Hawaii State Capitol Building on the morning of March 15. The event brought citizens, legislators, young and old out to hear Senator Brian Taniguchu, Chair of the 50th Anniversary Task Force; Hula Hui o Kapunahala o Nuuanu YMCA; Governor David Ige; Ronald Kouchi, President, State Senate; Scott Saiki, Speaker, State House of Representatives; and Adam Jansen, Hawaii State Archivist (and his young assistant) commemorate this milestone event. ABOUT THE CAPITOL The Capitol was dedicated on March 15, 1969 on the tenth anniversary of the passage of the Statehood bill by Congress. Governor John Burns used his opening address to the legislature to expound on the openness and spirit of Hawai‘i: “The open sea, the open sky, the open doorway, open arms and open hearts—these are the symbols of our Hawaiian heritage…It is by means of this striking architecture of this new structure that Hawai‘i cries out to the nations of the Pacific and of the world this message: `We are a free people…we are an open society…we welcome all visitors to our Island home.' ” ABOUT THE COMMEMORATION DATE: Friday, March 15, 2019 TIME: 10:00 a.m.   PLACE: Rotunda State Capitol Building, 415 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i COST: Free and open to the public.  The Anniversary Commemoration will celebrate this public space that is designed to foster democracy, provide opportunities for civic engagement and support the work of people coming together to govern and address societal concerns. TASK FORCE – FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL – [...]

Winter 2019, January 30 to March 6 St. Andrews Cathedral, Von Holt Room 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu All talks Wednesdays at 12:00 noon Sponsored by the Historic Preservation Program, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation The Experts at the Cathedral Series held a series of lectures on the life and death of Kamehameha the Great in commemoration of the bicentennial of his death in 1819. Videos of the series are available below. Dating the Birth of Kamehameha the Great, January 30 Mahalo to Dr. Ralph Kam and Jesse Otto of University of Hawaii's Graduate Certificate Program in Historic Preservation for curating an excellent series this year. Please check back to view videos from each lecture which we will continue to add over the next several weeks. A hui hou! A legend of a comet helped establish the timing of the birth of Kamehameha. The arrival of Halley’s Comet provides a possible clue to the approximate date of his birth. Ashlie Duarte-Smith, “Determining the Birthdate of Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III,” Hawaiian Journal of History (2018) and Tony Smith, Planetarium Supervisor, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum https://www.facebook.com/176537869076294/videos/2122060551220514/ Pu‘ukohola: The War Heiau of Kamehameha I, February 6 Kamehameha built the Pu‘ukohola Heiau to secure the favor of his war god Kuka‘ilimoku. Take a look at its history and preservation. Samuel M. ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa Gon III Ph.D., Senior Scientist & Cultural Advisor, The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i https://www.facebook.com/176537869076294/videos/420687445385707/ The Peleleu Fleet of Kamehameha, February 13 The conquest of an island kingdom required the building of a great fleet. The armada of ships landed Maui in 1790 and O‘ahu in 1795. Find out [...]

A free, community event exploring our relationship to the built and natural environments Presentations include the Capital Historic District Story Map, 88 Block Walks, Ala Wai Centennial & The Albizia Project. Presenters: Kiersten Faulkner, Historic Hawai‘i  Foundation; Todd Tulchin, Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i; Adele Balderston, 88 Block Walks; Sean Connelly, Ala Wai Centennial; and Joey Valenti, The Albizia Project. DATE: Saturday, February 23, 2019 TIME: Doors open at 4:00 p.m.; Program from 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Q & A from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. LOCATION:  da Shop: books + curiosities, 3565 Harding Avenue, Honolulu, HI  96816 COST: Free and open to the public.  Registration is not required. Parking:  Kaimuki Municipal Parking located at 1150 12th Avenue; ProPark at 1217 Wilhelmina Rise; 12th Avenue Kaimuki Parking Lot; street parking mauka and makai of Wai‘alae. Download Flier (PDF)

Explore your creativity and Kaimukī's past at this art and history event Learn how Kaimukī has evolved into the historic neighborhood it is today. Get tips from illustrator & comic artist Brady Evans while sketching your own story. DATE: Saturday, March 2, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM LOCATION:  da Shop: books + curiosities, 3565 Harding Avenue, Honolulu, HI  96816 EVENT DESCRIPTION: History of Kaimukī presentation; artist tips; sketch your story COST: Donation Parking:  Kaimuki Municipal Parking located at 1150 12th Avenue; ProPark at 1217 Wilhelmina Rise; 12th Avenue Kaimuki Parking Lot; street parking mauka and makai of Wai‘alae. Limited seating. Reserve your spot today! Brady Evans is an illustrator and comic artist born, raised and working in Honolulu.  With a strong interest in manga and other forms of sequential imagery and storytelling, Evans often creates narratives and explores themes of death, humor and humanity within the natural and supernatural worlds. In 2013-2014, Evans curated "Crossing Cultures: The Art of Manga in Hawaiʻi" an exhibition which showcased the art of twelve Hawaiʻi-based comic artists and writers whose work was influenced by Japanese comics and culture.  He received a BFA in drawing from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2012 and is a recipient of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Recognition Award in 2015. Download Flier (PDF) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER