Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Thank you for joining our pop-up "wine-raiser" for our Huaka'i annual gala! Mahalo to our favorite certified sommelier (and Bishop Museum librarian) for sharing your mana'o on the wines served at the Kalākaua coronation. SAVE THE DATE for our next "Archives Uncorked" event Friday, October 12, in partnership with . Www.missionhouses.org

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August 23, 2024 UPDATES AND NEWS King Kalakaua's Wines 8/23; Seeking Auction Items for Huaka'i 9/14; FREE 'Ohana Day Open House 9/28 August 23, 2024 UPDATES AND NEWS King Kalakaua's Wines 8/23; Seeking Auction Items for Huaka'i 9/14; FREE 'Ohana Day Open House 9/28 August 23, 2024  UPDATES AND NEWS The “Merrie Monarch”, King Kalāk

THIS FRIDAY 5pm-7pm Please join us for a brief presentation by HMH’s Director of Education about our educational and archival resources that provide an unbroken link to the educational mission of the Hawaiian Mission Houses today and invaluable insights into Hawaiian history, followed by Sommelier Krystal Kakimoto Krystal Kakimoto who will lead us in tasting wines that are reminiscent of the wines paired with the extravagant menu of King Kalākauaʻs coronation.

RSVP to [email protected]. (808) 447-3927
Fee for (2): Bring a $75 bottle of wine and/or spirits to donate to our Huaka’I auction to benefit the HMH education programs and scholarships. (Or make a $75 or higher donation.)

Items from Kalakaua archives pictured are held by the , with whom HMH partners on our “Archives Uncorked” events - save the date October 11!

Don't miss this truly fun and unique experience THIS FRIDAY! Your entry fee is a bottle of wine (or 2, or 3, at total value of 75 per couple)

A pop-up event and we only have 26 spots available!
Please join us for
The “Merrie Monarch”, King Kalākaua’s Wines
A “Wine-Raiser” For Hawaiian Mission Houses’ Annual Gala Fundraiser “Huakaʻi” to Support Education Programs

Friday, August 23, 2024
· 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Welcome, Phil Acosta, Executive Director, and Introduction by Director of Education, Mike Smola
· 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Presentation and Wine-Tasting with Krystal Kakimoto, Sommelier
(Limited to 26 guests)

Fee for two: Please bring a donation of wine and spirts valued at $75 or higher * You may also bring a cash donation for us to purchase a bottle to donate.

Sommelier, Krystal Kakimoto, will do an encore presentation, sharing about the wines served at the Kalākaua coronation, as presented at our February 2024 “Archives Uncorked” event. We will taste wines that would be reminiscent of the wines paired with the extravagant menu.

Bishop Museum Library and Archives Librarian by day, Krystal Kakimoto is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Masters and Certified Wine Expert with the Society of Wine Educators. Krystal is a Kauaʻi native, who has cultivated a deep appreciation for the world of wine and loves sharing with the community. We very much appreciate her – and your – support for our Huakaʻi!

We will be serving light charcuterie.

The wine you bring as your fee will be donated to our annual gala fundraiser Huakaʻi wine auction. Your support for Huaka’i helps us host almost 50 schools and over 3,400 students on our site to learn about Hawai‘i’s history from our resources and offer Title I schools scholarships and bus transportation for field trips.

RSVP to Elisabeth Case at [email protected] or (808) 447-3927

A pop-up event and we only have 26 spots available!
Please join us for
The “Merrie Monarch”, King Kalākaua’s Wines
A “Wine-Raiser” For Hawaiian Mission Houses’ Annual Gala Fundraiser “Huakaʻi” to Support Education Programs

Friday, August 23, 2024
· 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Welcome, Phil Acosta, Executive Director, and Introduction by Director of Education, Mike Smola
· 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Presentation and Wine-Tasting with Krystal Kakimoto, Sommelier
(Limited to 26 guests)

Fee for two: Please bring a donation of wine and spirts valued at $75 or higher * You may also bring a cash donation for us to purchase a bottle to donate.

Sommelier, Krystal Kakimoto, will do an encore presentation, sharing about the wines served at the Kalākaua coronation, as presented at our February 2024 “Archives Uncorked” event. We will taste wines that would be reminiscent of the wines paired with the extravagant menu.

Bishop Museum Library and Archives Librarian by day, Krystal Kakimoto is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Masters and Certified Wine Expert with the Society of Wine Educators. Krystal is a Kauaʻi native, who has cultivated a deep appreciation for the world of wine and loves sharing with the community. We very much appreciate her – and your – support for our Huakaʻi!

We will be serving light charcuterie.

The wine you bring as your fee will be donated to our annual gala fundraiser Huakaʻi wine auction. Your support for Huaka’i helps us host almost 50 schools and over 3,400 students on our site to learn about Hawai‘i’s history from our resources and offer Title I schools scholarships and bus transportation for field trips.

RSVP to Elisabeth Case at [email protected] or (808) 447-3927

HMH is hosting the Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival and there's only THREE SHOWS LEFT! Don't forget to BYO picnic! Grounds are open for you at 5:30pm, Seating Opens at 6:30pm. Performances start at 7:30pm. Get your tickets at www.missionhouses.org.

Parking on Kawaiahaʻo Street, Mission Lane, and at the Fasi Municipal Garage.

3 More Shows! HAWAIʻI SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL "As You Like It” August 15-17
At Hawaiian Mission Houses. Get your tickets at www.missionhouses.org
General Admission - $25

Grounds are open for you to Bring Your Own Picnic at 5:30pm, Seating Opens at 6:30pm. Performances start at 7:30pm

Parking on Kawaiahaʻo Street, Mission Lane, and at the Fasi Municipal Garage.

Hawaiian Mission Houses was so pleased to host the Hawai'i State Theatre Council for our "Pupus and Kudos" event last Saturday! Over 75 attended and Po'ai Lincoln sang as the entertainment!

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August 12, 2024 UPDATES AND NEWS Huaka'i 9/14; Shakespeare 8/15-17; FREE Docent Training 8/17; Archives & Inquiry 8/22; "Wine-Raiser" 8/23 August 12, 2024 UPDATES AND NEWS Huaka'i 9/14; Shakespeare 8/15-17; FREE Docent Training 8/17; Archives & Inquiry 8/22; "Wine-Raiser" 8/23 August 12, 2024  UPDATES AND NEWS Get Your Tickets Now For H

Starts TONIGHT! Walk-ins are welcome.
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) hosts the Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival August 9 - 10, 15-17, for Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy, As You Like It, outdoors under the stars.

General Admission - $25
Tickets at www.missionhouses.org
Grounds are open for you to Bring Your Own Picnic at 5:30pm, Seating Opens at 6:30pm. Performances start at 7:30pm

Swaine Kaui, first time director with HSF, puts a Southern spin on Shakespeare’s gender bending rom-com, starring the upcoming and talented actress Violette Skilling as Rosalind. As You Like It stars John D’aversa as Orlando, Christine Lamborn as Phoebe, Brett Williams as Touchstone, Eden Lee Murray as Jacques, and 10 other talented actors.
See y'all at our hoedown!

Parking will be street parking on Kawaiahaʻo Street, Mission Lane, and at the Fasi Municipal Garage.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the Lahaina Fire. While we mourn the losses of that fateful day, the history of Lahaina lives on through the hard work of Lahaina Restoration Foundation, community organizations that are helping with clean up and recovery, the people of Lahaina, and the archival collections of many different organizations -- including Hawaiian Mission Houses.

You can see our digital photographic negative collection at https://collections.missionhouses.org/virtualexhibit/exhibit3/vexmain3.htm

You can search the digital exhibit using key words such as Maui or Lahaina.

There is a new digital collection from Lahaina Restoration Foundation in partnership with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on Papakilo as well.

https://www.papakilodatabase.com/

Hawaiian Mission Houses staff were so blessed to have the opportunity to learn from our colleagues at where they allowed us to retreat to for our own strategic planning. It was very inspiring and we look forward to continuing to learn and grown as a small museum. And they sent us home with plenty you and pili grass too. Mahalo!

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Oʻahu: Shakespeare's "As You Like It" outdoors in Honolulu Enjoy Shakespeare’s sylvan comedy, As You Like It outdoors under the stars. Swaine Kaui, first time director with Hawaii Shakespeare Festival, puts a Southern spin on Shakespeare’s cross-dressing rom-com, bringing the language and heightened manners

Sweet Sixteen! (Swipe right for how it all began!)

"Happy work anniversary, Mike. Please know that you are a beloved and critical member of the HMH ʻohana. Your knowledge and contributions are invaluable to the organization. Mahalo for all that you do. And hereʻs to 16 more!" - "Phil” Augustus Acosta, Executive Director

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Oʻahu: Free docent training sessions at Hawaiian Mission Houses Hawaiian Mission Houses s seeking history buffs, storytellers, and educators at heart for its volunteer docent program. Docents guide visitors through the mission houses and share stories about 19th-century Hawaiian history and the impact of

Today is Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day. On July 31, 1843 Admiral Richard Thomas of the British Royal Navy returned the rule of the Hawaiian Kingdom to its proper Constitutional Sovereign, King Kamehameha III, at what is now known as Thomas Square in Honolulu. Missionary Edwin O. Hall composed a “Restoration Anthem” to celebrate the occasion. It was printed in The Seaman’s Friend and Temperance Advocate in the August 11, 1843 edition. In that same edition is a proclamation from Admiral Thomas as well as a printed copy of the agreement between Admiral Thomas and King Kamehameha III.
You can see the entire August 11, 1843 edition in the Hawaiian Mission Houses digital archives athttps://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/f85565c71f1b6f2cc01749c29f5cf58d.pdf
You can also see our entire collection of The Friend at https://hmha.missionhouses.org/collections/show/8

Mahalo to all our guests and congratulations to our amazing Education team and talented artists on their sold-out two-day showing of our "History Theatre" at Makawao Cemetery on Maui! We’d like to extend a special mahalo to the Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation, Camille Lyons, Wendy Rice Peterson, the actors, and the staff and volunteers who continue to support programs like this! This live event was sponsored by the Makawao Cemetery Association in conjunction with the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives with support from Haleakala Ranch.

If you'd like to support Hawaiian Mission Houses' education programs, including History Theatre, please support our annual gala fundraiser Huaka'i here: https://missionhouses.ejoinme.org/huakai2024

Kevin Keaveney portrayed Henry Perrine Baldwin (1842-1911), Christopher Denton portrayed James Campbell (1826-1900), and Brandon Karrer portrayed William Ladd (1807-1863).

Director William Haʻo - Haʻo is a professional actor with stage credits that include 10 years in NYC and performances in almost every state in the union, in Canada, and Greece. He has performed in or directed all of Hawaiian Mission Houses’ Cemetery Pupu Theatre shows.

Costumer Maile Speetjens - Maile serves as Associate Professor of Costume Design/ Technology at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Originally from Kaua’i, Maile’s work in costumes has spanned from Boston to Hawaii and in-between. Recent works include Pagliacci (Hawai’i Opera Theatre), Conversion of Ka’ahumanu (Kumu Kahua), Twelfth Night (Lyric Rep), Peace On Your Wings (Ohana Arts), and ‘Au’a ‘Ia: Holding On (UH Mānoa Hana Keaka).

Kevin Keaveney (portraying Henry P. Baldwin) is this year’s scriptwriter

Hawaiian Mission Houses is so thrilled to bring our 2024 Cemetery Pupu Theatre "How Sweet It Is" on the history of the sugar industry in Hawai'i, to Maui at Makawao Cemetery. We are grateful for the support from the Fred Baldwin Memorial Fun and Haleakala Ranch and your donations.
Kevin Keaveney portrays Henry Perrin Baldwin (1842-1911), Christopher Denton portrays James Campbell (1826-1900), and Brandon Karrer is portrays William Ladd (1807-1863).

UPDATES AND NEWS
• THIS WEEKEND ON MAUI July 27 & 28
• Make a difference to lifelong learners
• Support Huaka'i September 14
• Free docent training sessions start August 17
• Archives & Inquiry August 22
• In memory of Aaron Mahi (1953 - 2024)

July 26, 2024 THIS WEEKEND On Maui 7/27 & 28; Docent training 8/17; Archives & Inquiry 8/22; Huaka'i 9/14; In memory of Aaron Mahi July 26, 2024 THIS WEEKEND On Maui 7/27 & 28; Docent training 8/17; Archives & Inquiry 8/22; Huaka'i 9/14; In memory of Aaron Mahi July 26, 2024  UPDATES AND NEWS THIS WEEKEND ON MAUI July 27 & 28 Ma

Hawaiian Mission Houses in partnership with Hawaiian Historical Society were so pleased to welcome the Punahou Academy Social Studies Department Head Erik Swanson and Hawaiian History course build team for a special tour.

We shared our "Young Archivist" school program activity, then shared about our history theatre program with curriculum components, and then gave a special peek at a few items of interest in the Archives and shared more about how to use our digital archives. Lastly, we pulled a few special Punahou-related materials for them to see in person!