Kona Historical Society - Upcoming Events

     

The Culture of the Canoe:  He `Inoa No Lili`uokalani ~ In the Name of Lili`uokalani Wednesday, August 29 West Hawai`i Civic Center, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Free Hannah Springer, kama`aina of the ahupua`a of Kaupulehu and daughter of Hu`e Hu`e Ranch, will lead this talk, along with local canoe club coaches, about the largest, long distance canoe race in the world. If you're a paddler or would like to hear about the history of the Queen Lili`uokalani Canoe Race through the eyes of people who have paddled it then you don't want to miss this lecture. This is the August portion of the Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Series which spotlights local and state speakers on a wide variety of cultural and historical subjects. Presented by Kona Historical Society, in cooperation with the County of Hawai`i, this community lecture series is a gift from the Society to the community that has supported it for so long. Free of charge, it is open to all, residents and visitors alike. Upcoming Hanohano `O Kona Lectures Rebirth in the Heart of a Cemetery:  West Hawai`i Veterans Cemetery and Restoration of Kona's Forests Dr. Richard Stevens, Coordinator of Veterans Cemetery Reforestation Project September 26, West Hawai`i Civic Center, 5:30--7:00 p.m. The Onouli Crossroads: Notable Residents of Christ Church and Central Kona Union Cemeteries Maile Melrose, Cemetery Tour Leader and local historian October 31, West Hawai`i Civic Center, 5:30--7:00 p.m. Voices from Our Past: Diversity and Independence in Kona's Oral Histories Ann Kern and students of UH Center-West Hawai`i November 14, West Hawai`i Civic Center, 5:30--7:00 p.m. Celebrate Museums Month! Kona Historical Society members may receive free admission to eleven other Hawai`i Island museums throughout the month of September! This September marks the sixth year Hawai`i Island museums are collaborating to open their doors to other museums' members.  "Celebrating Museums Month" is a month-long program to cross-promote twelve of the Island's major informal education resources. During the month, each will provide free admission to the members of other participating organizations when a current museum membership card and proper I.D. are shown. For the listing of participating museums, please click here.

Kona Historical Society Kona Coffee Living History Farm Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm H.N. Greenwell Store Thursday 10am-2pm Portugese Stone Oven Bread Baking Program Thursday, 10am-1pm Bread Sales: 12:30-3pm KHS Office Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm (808) 323-3222