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.
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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.
Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
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.
From Maunakea to Kapūkakī (Red Hill) to Lahaina, the movement has brought leaders together to find ways forward on our Islands’ most divisive issues.
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
See the revelatory film that tells the true story of Hawai‘i’s annexation and participate in a live discussion on the subject.
We flipped back 40 years to see what life was like back in 1983.
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.
Pau Hana Years and Spectrum Hawai‘i are now broadcasting on PBS Hawai‘i and streaming on YouTube.
HONOLULU Magazine Team
In the wake of the tragic wildfires, remember Lahaina as it is in our memories with these photos from years past.
U.S. forces historically have had a commanding presence in the aftermath of natural disasters, but many are wondering, “Why not in Lahaina?”
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
For this issue, we flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in July 1958.
A blend of interviews, history, Hawaiian legends and memoir, the book offers insight into women surfers while inspiring a new generation.
While many offices remain open, Juneteenth is a federal holiday with eclectic community activities focused on the end of U.S. slavery.
We flipped back 20 years to see what the city was buzzing about in June 2003.
After 18 years, NextDoor is still going strong; now a trove of old photos documents the early days of the eclectic Honolulu venue.
We flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in May 1958.
We flipped back 75 years to see what Honolulu was buzzing about in April 1948.
Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.
In 1957, Paradise of the Pacific gave readers a glimpse at the exhausting 37-mile competition.
In November 1932, Paradise of the Pacific notes that the then-new idea of combining actors and actresses of different ethnicities and international theatrical styles was surprising.
We've rounded up the spookiest stories about Mākua Cave, ‘Iolani Palace, Pali Lookout and more.