The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty (1845) and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893) under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua. It is located in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is now a National … [Read more...] about ʻIolani Palace
Hānaiakamalama
Hānaiakamalama or Queen Emma Summer Palace, served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward. It is a now a historic landmark, museum, and tourist site located at 2913 Pali Highway, less than a ten-minute drive outside of downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. The museum is open daily from … [Read more...] about Hānaiakamalama
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Honolulu, Hawaii, was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, a private, non-profit organization and genealogical society, on the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in Hawaiʻi. In 1962, the Mission Houses, together with Kawaiahaʻo Church, both built by those early … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
Patterns In Photography Meetup
June 15 9:00 am Our theme this week is Patterns in Photography We are visiting Kakaako Business Districts. Patterns surround us in both natural and manmade forms, offering photographers great opportunities for dramatic and eye catching shots. Using pattern is key to good composition and, when used effectively, can transform an otherwise bland image into something … [Read more...] about Patterns In Photography Meetup
Usaato Exhibition at the Myohoji
Join us at the Usaato Exhibition at the Honolulu Myohoji! Usaato clothing is made from high quality cotton, hemp and silk colored by natural dyes from plants and fruits. The attention, time and passion put into the creation of these clothes gives it a sense of energy that can be on your body and in your soul. Come and experience the feeling yourself! … [Read more...] about Usaato Exhibition at the Myohoji