#hawaii history
92-year-old Kaua‘i veteran received high school diploma last month – decades after making secret sacrifice
Kaua‘i man Stanley Masao Oshima, a 92-year-old veteran, received his high school diploma only one month ago – due to a selfless and secret act.
Iconic Hawaiian vessel, Hōkūleʻa, heading for Alaska
The canoe’s latest voyage will begin Sunday, when she is transported to Juneau, Alaska.
National landmark known for large Hawaiian archives welcomes new leadership
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives new executive director promises to grow the museum’s digital archives capacities.
Hawaiian Mission Houses celebrates bicentennial with exhibit, events
Historical theatre performances, a family fun day, lectures and a new exhibit are scheduled.
Museum Celebrates Annual Living History Day
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum celebrated America’s WWII history to life at its annual Living History Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.
Battleship Missouri Memorial to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
The public is invited to celebrate and enjoy a series of engaging events on Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Lecture to Explore Kona’s Coffee Industry History
Kona Historical Society will present a free lecture on June 28 as part of its monthly Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Series.
Kona Coffee History Exhibit Opens Every First Saturday
“The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai‘i Belt Road” will be open Saturday, June 3.
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. […]
‘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.
State Honors Kona Historical Society
Kona Historical Society was presented with a certificate of honor on its 40th anniversary for efforts to preserve local history and share Kona’s culture with residents and visitors. The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives presented the prestigious certificate, including Nicole Lowen, Cindy Evans, Richard Creagan, Clift Tsuji, Richard Onishi, Joy San Buenaventura and Mark Nakashima, […]
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 […]
Kona Historical Society Gets $28K for History Program
The community-based nonprofit and Smithsonian Museum partner Kona Historical Society (KHS) has received a $28,000 grant from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) to expand its Hands On History program at Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook. KHS’s Hands On History engages visitors and residents with traditional Hawaiian crafts, trades, practices and foods […]
