Activities
Ni‘ihau Shell Jewelry Workshop at Lyman Museum
Kele Kanahele of the Island of Ni‘ihau will returns to teach the authentic creation of Ni‘ihau shell jewelry at the Lyman Museum on April 14 and 15.
Orchid Club Hosts Vanilla Growing Workshop
The Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club will discuss “Growing Vanilla at Home” during its meeting on April 12 at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall in Kealakekua.
Hawaii Forest Institute Volunteer Work Day on April 8
The Hawai‘i Forest Institute is having a volunteer work day at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in Kealakehe on Saturday, April 8, from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are asked to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, hat and to wear closed-toe shoes. The Preserve is located between West Hawai‘i Civic Center and Kealakehe High School on the […]
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center (VAC) will host a special presentation by Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center (HWC) discussing wildlife and their new science and discovery center on Thursday, April 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. This free presentation will take place at the VAC’s Niaulani Campus. Michelle Reynolds will talk about the Laysan Duck translocation project that partners […]
Free Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in April
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is offering two free weekend events featuring Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs, in celebration of National Park Week in April. Many of the programs honor the 54th anniversary of the Merrie Monarch Festival. The programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and […]
Hands On History Activities in April
Kona Historical Society hosts its “Hands on History” event every Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook. Hands On History is an opportunity for people to learn and practice activities that were central to daily life during the early Kona coffee days of the 1920s and […]
Ali‘i Letter Collection Presented at Kona Historical Society
“Letters from the Ali‘i: A Collection Unveiled, 1820-1887” will be presented at the next Kona Historical Society lecture.
Award-Winning History Exhibit Opens March 27
Kona Historical Society (KHS) will open the award-winning exhibit “The Kona coffee Story: Along the Hawaiʻi Belt Road,” on Monday, March 27 at H.N. Greenwell Store Museum. This journey back in time to 20th century coffee farm life features never-before-seen photos and artifacts from the organization’s collection and archives. They have travelled to museums worldwide. […]
KHS Presenting Award-Winning Kona History Exhibit
Kona Historical Society will display the award-winning exhibit, “The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawaiʻi Belt Road” in Kealakekua beginning March 27, 2017.
‘Living with Earthquakes’ at Lyman Museum
Lyman Museum will present Brian Shiro of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to discuss the reality of earthquakes in Hawaiʻi and how people can be better prepared to deal with them. Shiro will explore the various types of earthquakes in Hawaiʻi, as well as an overview on their history and damaging effects in the Islands. […]
Zen Scholar Presenting History and Practice of Buddhism
Author and Zen scholar Dr. Mark Unno will return to Hawai‘i Island for a presentation on Buddhist history and a guided meditation at the Kohala Hongwanji on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. The general public is welcome, regardless of faith or background, to attend the free event. Dr. Unno will explore two forms of mindfulness […]
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Celebrates Spring Break
Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm will be a Spring Break destination for families, history buffs and lifelong learners…
Wild Edibles: Knowledge for Foodies & Foragers
Learn what is edible and what is not in the Edible Wild Plants workshop on Sunday, April 2, at Volcano Aart Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Registration Open for ‘Imiloa Science Camp
Registration is open for the Spring 2017 Intersession Science is Everywhere Camp.
KHS Offering ‘Yoga On The Farm’
Kona Historical Society invites the public to start off their Fridays with Yoga On The Farm at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook. This weekly outdoor hatha yoga class is accessible to all experience and age levels, and participants can expect many familiar poses like sun salutations, the warrior series, cat, cow, […]
Fundraiser Earns Baby Donkey a Name
Kona Historical Society’s (KHS) new baby donkey has a name: Mele. The announcement came after a three-week voting contest calling for public votes on its website which also served as a fundraiser for the nonprofit’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook where Mele lives. The name was selected by 640 voters, and was […]
‘Hands On History’ Activities in March
Kona Historical Society is holding its Hands On History program at Kona Coffee Living History Farm every Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. in March.
Makahiki Traditions Lecture at Kona Historical Society
Cultural practitioner Shane Akoni Nelson will discuss the various functions of the Makahiki season and its importance to society prior to 1820…
Voting Open to Name KHS Baby Donkey
Kona Coffee Living History Farm recently added a 6-month-old female donkey to their animal family and the public is being asked to help decide on a name for her. Starting Feb. 7, anyone can vote for their favorite name by making a $1 donation at the farm or online at Kona Historical Society’s website. Donations will […]
Hands On History Program in February
The Kona Historical Society will be hosting “Hands On History” at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook every Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. in February. This program allows visitors and community members to learn and experience activities that were central to daily life for Kona’s Japanese immigrants and coffee pioneers in the […]
