Hawaiian History
A look back at Honolulu from January 1948 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Christmas might be over, but these historic photos are everlasting. Take a look back at Christmas in Hawai‘i from 1922 to 1997.
To Native Hawaiians, the kalo plant is a sacred connection to their ancestors.
After 35-plus years as a dressmaker, author Barbara Kawakami went back to school, earned a college degree and published her first book—about plantation clothing—at age 53, followed by the award-winning Picture Bride Stories in 2016.
A look back at Honolulu from December 1932 to 1997. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Throwback Thanksgiving Thursday.
These kumu hula have worked tirelessly for decades to ensure that the kaona, knowledge and traditional practices shared by their mentors are passed on to the next generation.
A look back at Honolulu from November 1917 to 1987. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
The palace will offer free tours on Kama‘āina Sunday, Nov. 12, and will be decorated for King Kalākaua’s birthday, Nov. 16.
The historical puppet hula performance will make a rare appearance at a concert on Oct. 7.
A look back at Honolulu from September 1937 to 1997. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from August 1937 to 1992. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from July 1900 to 2007. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from June 1937 to 1987. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from April 1917 to 1982. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.