• King Kamehameha Statue - Discover the incredible and intense story of King Kamehameha’s conquest of Oahu.
• Iolani Palace - Envision a royal palace in the United States with kings, queens, thrones, and a rich history that culminates in the tragic overthrow of the monarchy.
• Kawaiahao Church - Designed by the notable missionary Hiram Bingham, this “stone church” was anything but ordinary to the Hawaiians.
• Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives - As the Hawaiians say, “the missionaries came here to do good, and they did very well.”
• Honolulu Hale (City Hall) - A beautiful Italianate Spanish Colonial Revival structure with a complex past.
• Hawaii State Capitol - An elegant representation of the aloha spirit, featuring a statue of the queen who embodied that spirit.
• Washington Place - The home of Queen Liliuokalani, where she endured an unhappy marriage and returned after the monarchy’s overthrow.
• Saint Andrew’s Cathedral - A church constructed from thousands of sandstone blocks cut in England and shipped to Hawaii, featuring a magnificent stained glass nave and a poignant story of a king and his young son.
• Capitol Modern - Also known as the Hawai’i State Art Museum, this was the original Royal Hawaiian Hotel built in 1872. Its success led to the construction of a second Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki Beach, known as the Pink Palace.
• Ali’iolani Hale - Now the Judiciary Building and home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court, this was the site of the Massie Affair, a significant event in Hawaiian legal history.

• A well-informed local perspective from a life-long Hawaii resident, teacher, and teller of tales
• Forever access to the largest online trove of Hawaiian history videos (several thousands, all free)

Who would have thought that such a joyful place harbors such a sorrowful past? Hawaii’s turbulent interaction with the outside world began with the arrival of Captain Cook, who met a grim fate. A few years later, in 1795, King Kamehameha marked his victory over Oahu by sacrificing his own cousin. The missionaries, who arrived in 1820, came with good intentions and prospered. Following this, waves of imported laborers arrived to work in the sugar cane fields, leading to significant demographic changes. The monarchy was overthrown, followed by annexation and eventual statehood. Meanwhile, the attack on Pearl Harbor left a lasting impact. And it seems that despite all of this, the story is just beginning.

• Assistance available for those who need help with stairs or inclines
• Foldable wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers can be accommodated

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