History

Put the Spotlight on Places that Matter If you're reading this post we know you care about historic places. Do you have favorites that whisper their stories into the wind and represent important moments in our nation's past or your own?  What if you could share these places with the world and encourage others to recognize them and care too?  Now you can.  Thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's online campaign to connect people with places that matter across the country (and globe!). Let's put Hawaii on the map!  Our history is like no other and needs to be shared.  Join with Historic Hawaii Foundation and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to help us post photos of Hawai‘i’s many historic sites & buildings to share why #thisplacematters.   It’s easy and fun! Instructions are at this link: https://savingplaces.org/this-place-matters#.VilEPNOFOM8 You can download and print your own sign or ask the National Trust to send you a sign or flag.  Then go out and hit the town and countryside taking photos of places that matter most to you.  Share your photos online with the hashtag #ThisPlaceMatters.  Post to our Twitter (@HistoricHawaii) and Facebook page.   Share why this place matters to you.  

The attached statement was created by the American Association for State and Local History.  It's a good reminder of why what we do matters. For more information about the History Relevance Campaign & 10 ways to apply the value statement visit historyrelevance.com ____________________________ THE VALUE OF HISTORY SEVEN WAYS IT IS ESSENTIAL» TO OURSELVES IDENTITY » History nurtures personal identity in an intercultural world.  History enables people to discover their own place in the stories of their families, communities, and nation. They learn the stories of the many individuals and groups that have come before them and shaped the world in which they live. There are stories of freedom and equality, injustice and struggle, loss and achievement, and courage and triumph. Through these varied stories, they create systems of personal values that guide their approach to life and relationships with others.  CRITICAL SKILLS » History teaches critical 21st century skills and independent thinking. The practice of history teaches research, judgment of the accuracy and reliability of sources, validation of facts, awareness of multiple perspectives and biases, analysis of conflicting evidence, sequencing to discern causes, synthesis to present a coherent interpretation, clear and persuasive written and oral communication, and other skills that have been identified as critical to a successful and productive life in the 21st century  TO OUR COMMUNITIES VITAL PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK » History lays the groundwork for strong, resilient communities. No place really becomes a community until it is wrapped in human memory: family stories, tribal traditions, civic commemorations. No place is a community until it has awareness of its history. Our connections and commitment to one another are strengthened when we share stories and experiences. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT » History is a [...]