Hawaiian History
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
A look at the local advocacy group’s historic preservation efforts then and now.
Old-School Diners We Love: Teshima’s Restaurant
At this 95-year-old landmark in Kealakekua, local-style favorites are flavored with nostalgia.
Beautiful Winning Lei From the Lei Day Celebration Contest 2024
Hawai‘i’s talented lei makers showed out this May Day with dazzling submissions to the annual lei contest.
A Must-Visit for History Buffs: The Hawaiian Historical Society
The Hawaiian Historical Society has amassed a rare collection of photos and publications that document Hawai‘i’s rich past, and it’s all accessible to the public.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
Restoring Moku‘ula, Maui’s Sacred Island
The Maui wildfires catalyzed the people of Lahaina, and across Hawai‘i, to speak out about the urgent need to preserve our culture and history.
Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul: The Journey Begins
From Maunakea to Kapūkakī (Red Hill) to Lahaina, the movement has brought leaders together to find ways forward on our Islands’ most divisive issues.
14 Common Place Names on O‘ahu and What to Call Them Instead
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nation Within: The Story of America’s Annexation of Hawai‘i
See the revelatory film that tells the true story of Hawai‘i’s annexation and participate in a live discussion on the subject.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: There’s a New Police Chief in Town
We flipped back 40 years to see what life was like back in 1983.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
PBS Hawai‘i Classics Bring Back More Shows From the Archives
Pau Hana Years and Spectrum Hawai‘i are now broadcasting on PBS Hawai‘i and streaming on YouTube.
What’s With the Underwhelming Military Response on Maui?
U.S. forces historically have had a commanding presence in the aftermath of natural disasters, but many are wondering, “Why not in Lahaina?”
