Past Events

Past Events2017-07-17T16:19:16-10:00

Preservation Trades Training in the Maintenance and Repair of Historic Structures – Post Event Photo Gallery

Workshop at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Instructs in Maintenance & Repair of Historic Buildings Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, presented a hands-on preservation [...]

View the Handouts: Historic Preservation & Sustainability Seminar at Kaua‘i Community College

Historic Preservation and Sustainability Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on historic preservation and sustainability. Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: [...]

View the Recording – Preservation in Practice Webinar: Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Webinar: Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free webinar on integrating indigenous [...]

View the recording: Preservation Training Seminar: Considering Historic Integrity

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Historic Integrity and Eligibility for The National Register of Historic Places Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer [...]

View the recordings: 36th Annual Experts Historic Preservation Lecture Series

2023 Experts Lecture Series Explores Historic Cemeteries Thursdays, January 26 to March 2, 2023     12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Virtual on Zoom Free, registration required (scroll down to register for individual lectures) The series [...]

View the recording: Identifying & Documenting Character-Defining Features

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Identifying & Documenting Character-Defining Features Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on identifying and [...]

Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Planning Association Honors HHF’s Kiersten Faulkner, Named to the American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows

Mahalo to everyone who joined the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) and Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation at the June 29th reception to recognize Kiersten Faulkner for being named to the prestigious American Institute of [...]

View the recording: The Honokaʻa Story Map Project: Presentation and Panel Discussion

Sharing the Multilayered History of Honokaʻa Presentation and Panel Discussion Friday, June 3, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Virtual (via Zoom) Cost: Free, registration required VIEW THE EVENT RECORDING BELOW [...]

Folk-Rock Band Streetlight Cadence to Energize This Year’s Kama‘āina of the Year Benefit

HHF will have the pleasure of hosting a performance by the Emmy-nominated and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning Folk-Rock group, Streetlight Cadence, at its 33rd annual Kama‘āina of the Year™ benefit on Saturday, May 14, [...]

View the recording: The Preservation of the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawai‘i State Archives, a webinar

The Preservation of the Nancy Bannick Collection at the Hawai‘i State Archives Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Archives, will offer a free webinar showcasing a new digitized collection of photographs [...]

Video recording available – Preservation in Practice Webinar: Flood Adaptation for Historic Buildings

Hawai‘i Preservation Webinar: Flood Adaptation for Historic Buildings Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free webinar on Guidelines for Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating [...]

Video recordings available – 35th Annual Experts at the Cathedral Historic Preservation Speakers Series

2022 Experts Lecture Series Explores Residences of Queen Lili‘uokalani Thursdays, February 3 to March 10, 2022     12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Virtual on Zoom Free, registration required (scroll down to register for individual lectures) [...]

Video Replay Available – The Hilo Story Map Project: Presentation and Panel Discussion

More than 130 people joined us on December 10, 2021 for a presentation and panel discussion with Senior Archaeologist Lokelani Brandt of ASM Affiliates, Professor Kerri Inglis, and students from the University of [...]

Video replay available – Pathways to Place: An Ethnohistorical Study of the Merwin Conservancy at Pe‘ahi, Maui

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation in partnership with The Merwin Conservancy presents An Exploration of Land as a Repository of the Past Tuesday, December 14, 2021 From 5:00-6:15PM Virtual, via Zoom Cost: Free View the video [...]

Video Replays & Resources – Preservation Funding for Community, Public and Nonprofit Stewards Workshop

Preservation Funding Training Workshop for Stewards 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 workshop [...]

Video replay available — Kai Piha: Nā Loko Iʻa: Talk Story with filmmaker & stewards

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation presents A Talk Story with the filmmaker and Loko Iʻa Stewards Wednesday, October 27, 2021 From 5:00-6:15PM Virtual, via Zoom Cost: Free View the video replay below of the talk story [...]

Video replay available – Kaiāulu Webinar Series: Back in the Day: 1946 Facts and Throwback

Enjoy Kapi‘olani Community College's  Kaiāulu Webinar Series Back in the Day: 1946 Facts and Throwback When: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Time: 5:30-6:30PM (HST) Virtual Webinar (via Zoom) Cost: Free, but registration is required [...]

Wooden Window Workshop: Post Event Photo Gallery and Impact Statements

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with Alan Shintani Inc. and the Association of Preservation Technology, Hawai‘i Pacific Chapter, presented a 3-day Wooden Window Workshop for experienced carpenters. The workshop repaired windows at a [...]

Video recording — Nature + Culture Connection: Indigenous Solutions to Climate Change

Seminar: Nature + Culture Connection: Indigenous Solutions to Climate Change Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the County of Maui, Mayorʻs Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency and The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i [...]

Video Replay available: Training Seminar for Preservation and Conservation Easements

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 [...]

Video Replay available: Preservation Training Seminar for Native Hawaiian Burial Protection

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 [...]

Video Replay available: Establishing the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Presentation & Panel

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, [...]

Recording of Q&A with Kimberlee Bassford, producer/director of Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

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 [...]

Video Replay available: Preservation Training Seminar for Treatment of Historic Properties

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 [...]

Video replay available: Exploring Plants & Place: Mānoa Valley & Lyon Arboretum

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 [...]

Video Replay available: Identifying Historic Properties Preservation Training Seminar

Hawai‘i Preservation Seminar: Identification 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 [...]

Video Replays available: 34th Annual Experts at the Cathedral Virtual Lecture Series

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 [...]

Video Replay available: Decorative Elements of the Dillingham Transportation Building

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 [...]

Video Replay Available: Film Screening of Wailua: Ke Awāwa o Nā Ali‘i – Valley of The Kings + Panel Discussion

More than 60 people joined us on October 22 for a film screening of Wailua: Ke Awāwa o Nā Ali‘i – Valley of The Kings followed by a panel discussion with Nā‘ālehu Anthony, [...]

Video Replays: Section 106 Consultation Purpose, Procedures & Best Practices

Preservation Seminar National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consultation in Hawai‘i Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, will offer [...]

Video Replay: How Do We Share Memorials, Sites and Monuments of Difficult Histories?

More than 180 people from the Hawaiian Islands and continental U.S. joined us on September 23rd for a thought-provoking conversation about the complexities of preserving, sharing and interpreting historic places associated with complex [...]

Video Replay: Return to Pā‘ula‘ula/Fort Elizabeth: A Virtual Presentation

More than 300 people from the Hawaiian Islands and continental U.S. joined us on September 10th for a fascinating presentation on the complex history associated with Kaua‘i’s Pā‘ula‘ula, a significant ancestral Hawaiian site [...]

Video Replay Available: Shipwrecks & Seafaring Stories of Hawai‘i’s Past: A Virtual Presentation

More than 190 people joined us on July 30 for a presentation on Shipwrecks & Seafaring Stories of Hawai‘i’s Past. These shipwrecks are undiscovered bits of history that tell us surprising [...]

Video Replay Available: 46th Annual Preservation Honor Awards Virtual Ceremony

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation wishes to thank everyone who joined us for the 2020 Historic Preservation Honor Awards livestream presentation on July 22nd.  A recording of the program is now available via HHF’s YouTube channel. Started [...]

Video replay & Q&A available: Kuhina Nui Kekāuluohi – Hawaiian Women, Power, and Law in the mid-19th century: A virtual presentation

More than 130 people from the Hawaiian Islands and Mainland joined us on July 9th for a presentation on the extraordinary life of Kuhina Nui Miriam Kekāuluohi. The topic of power, who holds [...]

Video Replay available: U.S. Congresswoman Patsy Mink and her signature legislation, Title IX: A virtual presentation

More than 90 people from the Hawaiian Islands and Mainland joined Historic Hawai‘i Foundation on June 18th, 2020 for our second virtual event.  It was particularly relevant to share Patsy Mink's [...]

33rd Annual Experts Lecture Series Showcases Notable Women in Hawaiian History – Video Replays now available

Winter 2020, January 30 to March 5 St. Andrews Cathedral, Von Holt Room 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu All talks Thursdays at 12:00 noon Sponsored by the Historic Preservation Program, Department of [...]

Haleiwa Seminars Cover Special District Design Guidelines & Tax Incentives for Preservation

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 [...]

Resiliency & Storm Preparedness for Historic Homes – Presentation videos & resource list now available!

On August 21, 2019, exactly one year after Hurricane Lane bore down on Oahu, more than 50 gathered to learn how to secure and protect historic homes from extreme weather events. Presenters included a [...]

32nd Annual Experts Lecture Series – Life & Death of Kamehameha the Great – Video replays now available

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 [...]

Lei of Parks Family Day Will Connect Three Parks And Provide Fun Activities for All Ages

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 [...]

“FIRE & RICE” Event to Celebrate 150 Years of Japanese-influenced Cuisine in Hawai‘i

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 [...]

Spring Fling! Goat Creamery & Preservation Tour with Artisan Cheese Tasting

One-of-a-kind Tour Features Historic Preservation Success Story! Join us on Saturday, April 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive tour highlighting a preservation success story! Bring the family! Suitable for all ages. [...]

Shipwrecks and More: Public Talk Shares Hawai’i’s Underwater Cultural Heritage

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 [...]

Community Forum Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage in the Hawaiian Islands

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 [...]

November 9 – Presentation on the History of Honolulu’s Historic Parks and Playgrounds

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 [...]

October Events on Kaua‘i & O‘ahu Foster Appreciation of Modern Architecture

Kaua‘i Modern Events to Share Mid-Century Modern Architecture within a Historical and Social Context This October, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is partnering with the Hawai‘i chapter of Docomomo US to produce a multi-faceted study of Modern [...]

Diamond Head Unseen: History & Culture Walking Tour of “Secret” Sites at Sunset

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 [...]

Tools for Saving Places: Historic Preservation Seminars this August on Kauai, Maui, Hawaii Island & Oahu

  Join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and National Park Service for a free seminar that will provide training on the tools and techniques available for community members to save historic places. [...]

Exemplary Achievements in Historic Preservation Honored at the 2017 Preservation Honor Awards

The 2017 Preservation Honor Awards were presented on May 19, 2017 at the historic YWCA Laniākea in downtown Honolulu.  Over 250 guests joined Historic Hawai‘i Foundation in this celebratory gathering.

June 23: Chinatown Upstairs – A History, Architecture & Food Tasting Event in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown District

On a calm summer evening, 80 lucky guests and our staff and volunteer team explored the remarkable history, architecture and modern ingenuity of the local Chinatown scene from the second story. [...]

Historic Urban Parks Presentation & Talk Story: A Community Mo‘olelo Event in Kaka‘ako

Successful preservation efforts begin with community engagement. At our April event we learned about the history of our urban parks and the worldwide playground movement and Mother Waldron and her namesake park. Our presenters also [...]

The 2016 Experts at the Cathedral Lecture Series, January 28 to March 10

Announcing the 29th Annual Free Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring "Experts at the Cathedral" Winter 2016, January 28-March 10 Watch the video replays below! January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” [...]

Two public events showcase Darren Bradley’s award-winning modernist photography

An audience of more than 80 enjoyed a visual and auditory treat at Kaka‘ako Agora on the evening of Thursday, December 3. Bradley is an award-winning architectural photographer who became interested in the use of [...]

The 2015 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES Pau Hana Event, November 13, 2015

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually names Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Places in cooperation with HONOLULU Magazine & the Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division. More than 70 gathered with Historic Hawaii Foundation & The Howard Hughes Corporation [...]

Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”

Architectural photographer Julius Shulman in turn mesmerized, amused and amazed in Eric Bricker's 2008 award-winning film, "Visual Acoustics". More than 50 gathered at Design Within Reach's mod studio to unwind, socialize & watch the film [...]

Historic Cemetery Preservation and Community Capacity Building: Free 2015 Workshop

June 1st – June 5th 2015 Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, historic cemeteries are falling into disrepair. Worn down by the passage of time, weather, vandals, and a persistent lack of funding and support, many of [...]

Hawai‘i & National Registers of Historic Places Nomination Workshop

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation offered community workshops on nominating historic properties to the Hawai‘i and National Register of Historic Places in Summer 2015. The 3-hour workshops featured instructors from Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, preservation architectural firms and [...]

Historic Hale‘iwa: Walking Tour of an “Historic Village by the Sea”

Join us for a walking tour of historic Hale‘iwa Town and explore the rich history of this world renowned village. Did you know that Hawaiians thrived in Waialua District beginning in 1000 AD establishing communities [...]

November 20: 2014 Most Endangered Historic Places Pau Hana Event

The IBM Building, a mid-century icon designed by Vladimir Ossipoff, set a dramatic backdrop for the launch of Hawaii’s Most Endangered Historic Places of 2014 on November 20. About 60 people gathered to learn more [...]

September 6: Volunteer Appreciation Day at Kualoa Ranch

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation recognized the extraordinary support and assistance of its volunteers with a fun, family-friendly day at Kualoa Ranch. HHF staff, volunteers and their guests enjoyed Makahiki-style games and crafts and an HHF trivia [...]

Hawai‘i Heritage + Hospitality Forum to Explore Heritage Travel Opportunities

HHH.HistoricHawaii.org Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will present a one-day forum on issues and opportunities for heritage travel on October 31 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The keynote luncheon will feature [...]

July 24 – “The Restoration of Family Ties: Bringing Home the Families of Kalaupapa” Presentation

The public is invited to a free illustrated presentation by Valerie Monson of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa on Thursday, July 24, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., at Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i, Ward Center, 1050 Ala Moana [...]

June 12: “Hawai‘i Civic: Civic Architecture in the Territory of Hawai‘i, 1898-1940” Public Presentation & Book Release

Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Architecture, Room 214 Please join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation for a public presentation and release of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s upcoming booklet, “Hawai‘i Civic: [...]

Public Open House: Historic Thomas Victor King House

April 13 Open House at Historic Thomas Victor King Residence in Nu‘uanu, Showcased in the Feature Film “The Descendants” [justified_image_grid ids="1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1689,1690,1691,1692,1693,1694,1695,1696,1697,1698,1699,1700,1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736"]

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Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner”

Please join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Design Within Reach for a special screening of “Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner.”  The free event will be held on Thursday, November 8 at the DWR Studio [...]

Preservation Awareness Day at the State Capitol March 30, 2012

The State Legislature’s Heritage Caucus, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs presented the 10th Annual Historic Preservation Awareness Day on Friday, March 30.  The annual event highlights and celebrates the history of [...]

Hawaii Modernism: A Symposium on Identification, Evaluation and Preservation of Our Recent Past

Mahalo to the participants at Hawai‘i Modernism: a Symposium on Identification, Evaluation and Preservation of Our Recent Past, held on January 21, 2012. The Symposium included presentations, discussion and celebration of Hawai‘i’ significant architecture, planning [...]

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