Talk Story Saturdays encourages our communities to learn, share, and engage with each other about Hawaiian History. Dive deep into the Hawaiian Historical Society’s (HHS) stacks with the staff for a special insiders’ look into the rare and unique books and archival material not normally on public view. The hour-long tour will include: an introduction … Continue reading Talk Story Saturdays
Archives Uncorked: We Did What? When?
HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAWAIIAN MISSION HOUSES is pleased to announce the next installment of our Archives Uncorked Series ARCHIVES UNCORKED: WE DID WHAT? WHEN? Friday, October 11, 2024 553 South King St. Honolulu, HI 96813 From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM HST Hawaiian Historical Society (HHS) along with Hawaiian Mission … Continue reading Archives Uncorked: We Did What? When?
Kaluaikoolau Book Launch Event
You are cordially invited to the book launch of Kahikina Kelekona’s Kaluaikoolau. The Hawaiian Historical Society's 5th Volume in Ke Kupu Hou: The Hawaiian Language Reprint Series. Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, Washington Place Foundation and the Hawaiian Historical Society (HHS) will host the book launch event at Washington Place from 5-8 … Continue reading Kaluaikoolau Book Launch Event
Ke Kumu Aupuni Event
YOU ARE CORIDIALLY INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENT! Hawaiian Historical Society In Partnership with Awaiaulu & Kapiolani Community College Library Presents: Ke Kumu Apuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood The Hawaiian Historical Society invites its members and friends to our first program of the year on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Kapi‘olani … Continue reading Ke Kumu Aupuni Event
2020 Hawaiian History Calendar – available for sale
The 2020 Hawaiian Historic Society’s historical calendar features the music of Hawaiʻi with images and sheet music from our collection. The images reflect both the role of music in the life of Hawaiʻi and the growing fame of Hawaiʻi in the popular imagination of the U.S. and international music scenes. From entertainers, bands, and composers … Continue reading 2020 Hawaiian History Calendar – available for sale
Fall 2019 Lecture – Reclaiming Kalākaua
Known as the “Merrie Monarch,” King David Kalākaua was acknowledged to a far greater degree for his keen intellect, marked efficiency, and sophisticated diplomacy by nineteenth- century Hawaiian- and English-language publications. Reading from Reclaiming Kalākaua, Dr. Tiffany Lani Ing will examine the mōʻī’s genealogy of misrepresentation and seek to present a more nuanced and complete … Continue reading Fall 2019 Lecture – Reclaiming Kalākaua
Summer Holidays and Other Closures
Friday, June 28th - Staff and Intern Huakaʻi Thursday, July 4th - Independence Day Thursday, August 1st - Intern Hoʻike (Afternoon research appointments may be available, please email to inquire.) Friday, August 16th - Statehood Day The Hawaiian Historical Society will be closed on the dates listed above. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope … Continue reading Summer Holidays and Other Closures
4/24/2019 – Determining the Birth Date of Kauikeauoli
Determining the Birth Date of Kauikeauoli Wednesday, April 24, 2019 • 7:00 pm Kapiʻolani Community College, Kōpiko 127B/128 Presentation by Ralph Thomas Kam, Ph.D. and Ashlie Duarte-Smith The Hawaiian Historical Society invites its members and friends to a presentation by Ralph Thomas Kam and Ashlie Duarte-Smith on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Kapiʻolani Community … Continue reading 4/24/2019 – Determining the Birth Date of Kauikeauoli
Fall 2018 Lecture Series, 10/18/18 at 7 pm
Picture Bride Stories: A Conversation with Barbara Kawakami Thursday, October 18, 2018 • 7:00 pm Kapiʻolani Community College, Hale ʻŌhiʻa The Hawaiian Historical Society invites its members and friends to a conversation with Barbara Kawakami, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Kapiʻolani Community College, Hale ʻŌhiʻa, from 7:00 pm. Parking in Lot C (stairs) … Continue reading Fall 2018 Lecture Series, 10/18/18 at 7 pm
Fall 2018 Lecture Series, 9/20/18 at 7 pm
The Coup of the Hawaiian Kingdom: The Bayonet Constitution of 1887 Tiffany Lani Ing Thursday, September 20, 2018 • 7:00 pm Kapiʻolani Community College, Hale ʻŌhiʻa The Hawaiian Historical Society invites its members and friends to a lecture by Dr. Tiffany Lani Ing, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Kapiʻolani Community College, Hale ʻŌhiʻa, … Continue reading Fall 2018 Lecture Series, 9/20/18 at 7 pm