Events – Past

Underwater Cultural Heritage subject of Public Talk at Waikīkī Aquarium Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with Waikīkī Aquarium, will share a first of its kind study about submerged cultural resources in the Hawaiian Islands. The talk will be presented by Dr. Hans K. Van Tilburg, Maritime Heritage Coordinator of NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, who recently completed, The Unseen Landscape: Inventory and Assessment of Submerged Cultural Resources in Hawai’i, highlighting shipwrecks and submerged aircraft sites in Hawai’i. Dr. Tilburg will share a lay overview of this exciting study and answer such questions as: What are the resources? How do they connect to our history? What threats do they face? What risks do they pose for ocean health? and How do we share their stories in a larger, place-based context? WHAT: Public presentation about underwater cultural resources in Hawai’i DATE:  Tuesday, March 13, 2018 TIME:  3:30 to 4:30 PM PLACE:  Waikīkī Aquarium classroom, 2777 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Free & open to the public. Registration required. Seating is limited!       It’s the first comprehensive assessment of Hawai‘i’s underwater cultural heritage and many agencies and partners contributed to this important 3-year project including Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory [HURL], the University of Hawaii Marine Option Program [UH MOP], BOEM’s Pacific OCS regional office, Honua Consulting Inc., NOAA’s Maritime Heritage Program, NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration, and the NOAA Diving Program.  

Identifying Underrepresented Stories & Related Cultural Sites is Goal of Forum A unique community forum to explore heritage sites, their under-told stories and perspectives on cultural identity and place will be held in Honolulu January 26-27, 2018. The two-day meeting will focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage in the Hawaiian Islands. More Information FORUM WEBSITE “Identity and Place: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage in the Hawaiian Islands” is designed to gather perspectives and plans for identifying, preserving and sharing sites that are significant to the heritage of AANHPI communities in the Hawaiian Islands. Youth Video Project Films Pacific Buddhist Academy Student Projects Three students from Pacific Buddhist Academy were invited to present their final projects from Dr. Benjamin Bruch's Grade 12 course "Made in America/Made in Hawai'i" as part of the AANHPI Community Forum. Dr. Ben's Hawaiian studies course has been part of PBA's PeaceBridge curriculum since 2014, and provides seniors with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences living in Hawai'i and their own cultural identities before many of them leave to attend college on the mainland. After completing units on the architecture, history, languages, and literature of Hawai'i, students are asked to create a final project that explores some aspect of the concepts "Made in America," "Made in Hawai'i," or the links between them. Over the past four years, students have responded to this challenge with personal essays and short stories, poetry, graphic novels, paintings, drawings, photographs, films, and even culinary presentations. After an oli aloha and formal welcome from [...]

Announcing the 31st Annual Free Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring "Experts at the Cathedral" Winter 2018, February 1-March 8 The tradition continues! This year's theme: The Battle of Nu‘uanu: Contributions to the History of Hawai‘i The free weekly lunchtime lectures will be held on Thursdays from February 1– March 8, from 12-1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Von Holt Room, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu This year's schedule: February 1: Jerry Walker, Community expert, scholar and practitioner, “Key Elements of the Battle of Nu‘uanu” February 8: Gordon Umi Kai, Pā Ku‘i a Lua, “Na Mea Kaua: Weapons and Battle Formations” February 15: Monika Frazier, Aloha Kuamo'o '‘Āina, “Wahi Pana as Ike Waihona: When the land holds memory” February 22: Professor William Chapman and Noelle Kahanu, University of Hawai‘i Graduate Certificate Program Historic Preservation,  “Preserving America’s Battlefields: Memorials or Interpretive sites?” March 1: Sam ‘Ohu Gon III, Nā Papa Kanaka o Puʻukoholā, “Lelekaʻanae: Commemorating the Battle of Nuʻuanu with Community for 20 years” March 8: Kim Birnie, Daughters of Hawai‘i, “A History of Remembrance: Venorating the battle and healing the wounds of Nu‘uanu” The annual series is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Program, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa; the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace; and Historic Hawai‘i Foundation.                     Stop by on your lunch hour and feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. Click here for a map of the venue location. PARKING: Metered parking is available near Iolani Palace. Parking is also available at the Alii Place Parking Garage located at 1099 Alakea Street near the Hotel Street intersection ($3 for 2 hours) and in the St. Andrew's public parking lot ($12 for [...]

It was an amazing evening!  Click here for a short slide show of the event by HHF volunteer, photographer Kristian Gallagher.  Exclusive Historic Home Open House at the Bayer Estate (aka Steve McGarrett's Hawaii Five-0 House) LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!! Dress for the season and join us for this unique evening event at the historic Bayer Estate, the site of Steve McGarrett’s home on the hit TV series, Hawai‘i Five-0. Enjoy a stunning sunset oceanside at this charming 1936 Craftsman-style home decorated for the holidays. The evening will include docent tours of the home and an informative presentation from Hawai‘i State Film commissioner and HHF board member, Donne Dawson, followed by a talk story with the homeowners. Pūpū and drinks will be served.  Mystery wine and mystery boxes, great for holiday gift giving, will be available for purchase. DATE: Friday, December 8, 2017 TIME: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EVENT DESCRIPTION: Docent tours of the house, presentation by Hawaii State Film Commissioner, talk story with the homeowners, time to socialize with old and new friends. TICKETS: $50 Historic Hawaii Foundation Member; $65 General Not yet a member? Click here to join. Parking:  Valet parking at the estate. Limited to 70 people. Download Flier (PDF) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Scenic Hawai‘i invites guests to attend its general membership luncheon that will include a presentation on “Honolulu’s Parks and Playgrounds: A Brief History” by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Executive Director Kiersten Faulkner. The public is invited to the luncheon on Thursday, November 9, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel, Kalia Room in Waikīkī. Tickets are $30 and include lunch. Faulkner’s presentation will focus on the history and significance of the public playground movement of the 1930s, Honolulu’s historic parks and their relevance as community gathering places today. “Ever since King Kamehameha III designated Hawai‘i’s first public park in 1843, parks and playgrounds have played an important role in the social and urban fabrics of Honolulu,” said Faulkner. “Residents and visitors alike continue to gather and enjoy opportunities for recreation, socializing, community building and connecting to nature that comes with parks and open space. The historic urban parks reflect the landscape design, social organizations and cultural expectations of their times. These rich and inspiring places retain their significance and have much to offer us still today.” The event will be of interest to kama‘āina who would like to learn more about the historical treasures in their own backyards and who care about preserving open space in urban environments for community use. Visitors with a propensity toward history, landscape architecture, open space and preservation will also be interested to attend. PRESENTATION (PDF) DOWNLOAD FLIER (PDF)

Scars and remnants of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor are still visible on Ford Island. Over the past 75 years, the strafing marks, bomb craters and other reminders of the battle have been carefully documented and preserved, even as the naval station has experienced modifications and changes during World War II and the Cold War, through the current era. As part of the Pearl Harbor National Historic Landmark, the Ford Island runway and hardstand areas serve as reminders of the impact of the battle that launched the United States into World War II. The events of that day marked the start of the defining era of the 20th century. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has completed a historic context study and inventory about aspects of the December 7 battle and developed a plan for preserving and sharing the remaining physical elements that tell the story of the battlefield. The public is invited to learn about how the December 7 attack impacted Ford Island, and how historians are using the physical markings and scars to recreate the battle.  A preservation and historic stewardship plan for the area has been drafted for public input before finalizing the submittal to the American Battlefields Protection Program. The presentation and community discussion will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Pearl Harbor Visitors’ Center.  The free event is co-sponsored by Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the National Park Service, with support from Booz Allen and the US Navy. Event Info When: Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 pm Where: Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center Auditorium This event is FREE

An exclusive opportunity to learn more about the military, Native Hawaiian and geological sites in Diamond Head Crater Join us for an one-of-a-kind, guided tour of the Eastern rim of Diamond Head Crater. Denby Fawcett, author of the book, “Secrets of Diamond Head,” and experts from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, will share historical and cultural mo‘olelo of sites along the Eastern rim of the crater and nearby area. Optional Book Purchase: Denby Fawcett's award-winning book, "Secrets of Diamond Head" may be purchased on Eventbrite when you buy a tour ticket.  A portion of book sale proceeds will support programs ofistoric Hawaii Foundation. Denby will be available at the reception after the tour to sign copies, talk story and take selfies in the crater.    Date: Thursday, August 17, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (arrive by 4:45 p.m.) Place: Diamond Head State Monument Diamond Head Road, Honolulu Cost:  $45 Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Member, $65 General Not yet a member? Click here to join. Parking:  Visitor parking inside Diamond Head Crater. Tickets:   https://diamondheadunseentour.eventbrite.com Come prepared to walk up to 1.5 miles over uneven ground with some steep areas and stairs.  Limited to 70 people. Co-sponsored by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Diamond Head State Monument  Mahalo to our transportation sponsor, AM Tours Hawaii! We are a family owned local transportation company always looking to develop partnerships with our community.  We love to partner up with our local partners in order to be able to deliver the best transportation experience on the island.  How can we move you? Visit their website at http://www.amthawaii.com/ Download Flier (PDF) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER [...]

The Board of Trustees invites current Historic Hawai‘i Foundation members to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., at Nā Kūpuna Makamae in the historic Kaka‘ako Pumping Station, 653 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96813. The annual meeting is the time for the members to gather to hear the report of activities and finances from the prior year, to elect members of the board of trustees and president. At this year’s annual gathering, we will also hold a Talk Story session about the priorities for programs and activities for the next five years.