#hawaiian history

Kaua‘i kōnane expert working to revitalize ancient Hawaiian board game

Anahola resident John Ka‘ohelauli‘i is an author, researcher and educator dedicated to the ancient Hawaiian game of kōnane.

Once a critically threatened cultural practice, Hawaiian hula puppetry making a comeback

While hula is emblematic of Hawai‘i, it is far less known that puppetry is a tradition within the world-famous form of dance.

Controversial Kaua‘i resort Coco Palms to be rebuilt by global firm; 2026 opening planned

IHG Hotels & Resorts – headquartered in England – intends to rebuild under its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand.

Schatz speaks following largest repatriation of cultural items in Hawaiian history

The University of California, Berkeley recently returned 335 Native Hawaiian items, including 34 sacred items, to the islands.

Worldwide geography association honors Hawai‘i navigator Nainoa Thompson

Currently CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Thompson passes down knowledge to future generations, emphasizing the importance of navigation and voyaging.

Dr. Cheryl Soon next guest of Archives and Inquiry virtual speaker series

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will host its next installment of the Virtual Speaker Series, Archives and Inquiry, with Dr. Cheryl Soon.

McGregor Named Oral History Center Director

The center collects and documents the recollections of multi-ethnic people in Hawai‘i.

Tiny Volcano Schoolhouse Plays Big Role in History

The Old Japanese School in Volcano Village is one of only two surviving one-room schoolhouses in Hawai‘i.

The Making of a Documentary: Katsu Goto

Katsu Goto’s story, the subject of a new documentary about a poignant chapter in Hawai‘i’s history, will be screened at the Lyman Museum.

SLIDESHOW UPDATE: Crusin’ with Tita Nui: Laupāhoehoe

Laupāhoehoe is a beautifully peaceful historical location, just waiting to be explored.