Events – Past

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

Join us for an Exclusive Historic Home Open House Event Don your holiday apparel and join us for a festive evening at the historic “Alfred Hocking House,” also known as Greystones. Built in 1904, Greystones is considered to be the most commanding example of the Queen Anne style of architecture on O‘ahu and the only remaining structure in this style in the Makiki district. The evening will include docent tours sharing architectural and historical information about the house, grounds and surrounding neighborhood and stories unique to Greystones’s history over the decades. A peak into secret cupboards and hidden passageways is sure to please! Enjoy joyous seasonal décor and live piano music by Pierre Grill. Heavy pūpū, wine and seasonal punch will be served. DATE: Saturday, December 1, 2018 TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM LOCATION:  1302 Nehoa Street, Makiki, O‘ahu EVENT DESCRIPTION: Docent tours of the house, holiday favorites with pianist Pierre Grill and time to socialize with old and new friends. TICKETS: $65 Historic Hawaii Foundation Member; $80 General Not yet a member? Click here to join. Parking:  Valet parking at the estate. Limited to 70 people. Click here to see more photos of Greystones in this recent Honolulu Magazine article, “9 Greatest Honolulu Homes,” by Robbie Dingeman. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Ink and watercolor above by Joe Lynch.  www.joelynchstudio.com  Download Flier (PDF) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation joined HHF Planners and The Outdoor Circle to sponsor a booth at the Lei of Parks Family Day on September 1, 2018.  The Ala Moana Park History Walk was a highlight of the day, giving us the opportunity to share some of the planning, design and construction history of the park. The walking tour summary is available for download. TOUR SUMMARY DOWNLOAD (PDF) Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i State Archives Historic Hawai‘i Foundation joined HHF Planners and The Outdoor Circle to sponsor a booth at the Lei of Parks Family Day on September 1, 2018.  The Ala Moana Park History Walk was a highlight of the day, giving us the opportunity to share some of the planning, design and construction history of the park. The walking tour summary is available for download. Get a glimpse of what Oahu’s recreational future might be when three of Honolulu’s South Shore parks are temporarily linked for a day, a first step in creating a Lei of Parks that could eventually stretch from Waikīkī to Nānākuli. Walk, bike and enjoy family-friendly activities at Ala Moana Beach Park, Kewalo Basin Park and Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary signs, ground chalk stencils, and traffic controls will allow people to easily walk and bike through all three parks. Participants can take walking tours of historic sites and exceptional trees, get beach volleyball tips, walk with a doctor, sample coral friendly sunscreen, and practice yoga at nine “passport” stations throughout the three parks. Those who visit at least three stations will be entered into a prize drawing, including [...]

A celebration of food, culture and historic places associated with Kauai’s Japanese heritage will take place at Eating House 1849 in Kōloa on Saturday, September 22. The event commemorates the 30th anniversary of Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s restaurants, as well as the 150th “Gannenmono” celebration of the first Japanese arrival in Hawai‘i. Clinton Nuyda, executive chef at Eating House 1849, is planning a festival that highlights Japanese history and culture in Hawai‘i. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will participate in the event with stories of some of the sites associated  with this heritage. Other family-friendly activities include taiko drumming, live music, moichi pounding, plantation-style comfort dishes and innovative Japanese-style street-food. Tickets are available at https://www.royyamaguchi.com/events/fire-and-rice-eating-house-1849-koloa-kauai Proceeds will benefit Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s programs and activities on Kaua‘i.