Capturing Kānaka Through ManaChrome
Kenyatta Kelechi performs the art of wet plate photography through a uniquely Native Hawaiian lens.
History
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The People of Lāna‘i
Here’s a look back at July 1982.
The Mission: Bringing Home Native Hawaiian Remains
No Hawaiian has done as much repatriation work as Edward Halealoha Ayau, who has been bringing back Native Hawaiian human remains for more than 30 years.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Rise of Hawaiian Music
Here’s a look back at July 1962.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s Cattle Industry
Here’s a look back at July 1957.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: O‘ahu’s First Railroad
Here’s a look back at July 1937.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Public Park of the Kingdom
Kapi‘olani Park is the ultimate soccer destination, but back in the day the park (including the Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Natatorium) was a place for royalty to gather (and party) with the public.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Academy of Arts Photography Class
The first photography class at the Academy of Arts, currently known as Honolulu Museum of Arts, captured intriguing pics from all around the island.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Original International Market Place
Take a look back at Waikīkī's International Market Place; before Anthropplogie, Herringbone and Mitsuwa made it their home.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Year of the Volleyball
Here’s a look back at May 1977.
Temari Hawai‘i Celebrates 43 Years of Preserving Handmade Asian and Pacific Art Forms
Temari Hawai‘i focuses on sharing ideas, traditional approaches, and new transformations of art forms—serving as a bridge across rich, Asian and Pacific spanning over generations.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Decline of Local Bowling Alleys
Here’s a look back at May 2007.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Real Estate Buying Mania of the 1980s
Here’s a look back at May 1987.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s Young Aquatic Athletes of 1925
Here’s a look back at December 1925.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: In Praise of the Library of Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at May 1922.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Back in 1945, A Book Car Provided Thousands Of Books to Rural Areas of O‘ahu
Here’s a look back at April 1945.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Who’s Designing Honolulu?
Here’s a look back at April 2007.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Waikīkī’s International Market Place in 1960
Here’s a look back at April 1960.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Want to Get Elected on O‘ahu?
Here’s a look back at April 1977.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dating Services for the “Swelling Population” of Singles in Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at April 1985.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Finding Balance on Tourism
Here’s a look back at April 1927.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Connecting Through Culture at The Honolulu Museum of Art
Here’s a look back at 1947.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Eileen Anderson Ousts Frank Fasi as Governor in December 1980
Here’s a look back at December 1980.
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