tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79703098618579955882024-03-05T03:14:53.168-10:002010 Historic Hawaii Foundation NewsHistoric HappeningsHistoric Hawaii Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875030720016220638noreply@blogger.comBlogger329125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-73195878381366927662011-10-24T10:14:00.003-10:002011-10-24T10:19:25.762-10:00Royal Hawaiian displays final painting by Herb KaneBy Nina Wu, Honolulu Star AdvertiserHerb Kane's final painting hangs near the entrance to the Monarch Room in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.Herb Kane's last painting, "Kamehameha Landing," now graces the wall by the entrance to the Monarch Room at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.It was the last painting the artist-historian was working on before he died March 8. It remains incomplete and unsigned, though HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-35024854409305201752011-10-21T12:21:00.003-10:002011-10-21T12:26:44.791-10:00Polynesian Voyaging Discussion - FREE Event!Come join us on Sunday, October 23, 2011 for this free event:Polynesian Voyaging Discussion12 noonRoyal Hawaiian HotelFree and open to the publicJoin a Talk Story about Polynesian ocean voyaging and its rebirth in modern times and get to meet some of the original navigators!HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-33730214652477565532011-10-21T10:32:00.000-10:002011-10-21T10:33:52.335-10:00ʻŌiwi TV - Herb Kane ArticleHistoric Hawaiʻi Foundation’s 2011 Kamaʻāina of the Year: Herb KāneHerb Kawainui Kāne will be honored at this year’s HHF event for his contributions in the revival of our Hawaiian culture.The amount of detail and the amount of research that went into Herb’s paintings really are unprecedented in depicting Hawaiian scapes.His paintings remain a rich source of Hawaiian history, including his last HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-42981557459251408432011-10-20T11:54:00.004-10:002011-10-20T12:12:04.710-10:00How we deal with Natatorium will put our character to the testStar-AdvertiserA 1973 aerial view shows the Waikiki Natatorium in better times.Richard Borreca argues that 32 years of "dithering and delay on the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium has got to end" ("Natatorium is a problem that just won't go away," Star-Advertiser, On Politics, Oct. 4).We agree.But we do not agree with those who say that demolition or a change of use is in the public interest or HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-86355702481429685212011-10-19T09:36:00.012-10:002011-10-19T10:31:03.711-10:00Application Now Available for Battlefield Preservation Grants
Proposals are now being accepted for the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Battlefield Preservation Grants. Non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state, and tribal governments are encouraged to apply.
Types of eligible projects inlude:
* Archeology
* Cultural Landscape Inventories
* Cultural Resource Documentation
* GIS Mapping
* National RegisterHHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-14440845738028302642011-10-18T10:54:00.004-10:002011-10-18T11:07:50.083-10:00“Aloha Buddha” to be shown at Film Festival Oct. 21A documentary about Japanese Buddhism in Hawai‘i has been completed and will be shown at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The film is entitled “Aloha Buddha.” It covers the history of Buddhism and Japanese immigration and settlement in the Islands. Parts of the film are serious and unsettling, other parts are fun and lighthearted; the film shows the struggles of the Japanese population HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-55294124511770561642011-10-14T09:04:00.006-10:002011-10-14T09:21:31.765-10:00DLNR ANNOUNCES THE RECREATIONAL RESIDENCE LEASE AUCTION FOR KŌKE‘E AND WAIMEA CANYON STATE PARKS, KAUA‘IDEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCESNews ReleaseNEIL ABERCROMBIEGOVERNOR_________________________________________________________________________________________________________WILLIAM J. AILA, JR.CHAIRPERSON_________________________________________________________________________________________________________For immediate release: October 7, 2011DLNR ANNOUNCES THERECREATIONAL RESIDENCE HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-28838006698979768342011-09-27T10:17:00.001-10:002011-09-27T10:19:25.342-10:00Court Ruling Defends Preservation EasementsBy Preservation ActionOver the past several years, the Internal Revenue Service has been actively challenging the donation of preservation easements to non-profit organizations. Citing a range of issues including the actual value of the donation, whether or not the easement is "exclusively for conservation purposes," as required in the law, or whether placing an easement on properties already HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-6095330608094255092011-09-27T10:11:00.001-10:002011-09-27T10:15:57.277-10:00Distinctive Women in Hawaiian History Program 5th Annual ProgramDistinctive Women in Hawaiian History Program will hold its 5th Annual Program to celebrate the rich history of Hawaii’s women. The celebration, presented by the Hawai`i Council for the Humanities, will be held on Saturday, October 29th at the Hawaii Convention Center. Our themes: ancient women of Hawai`i and women activists. Please join/register at http://www.distinctivewomenhawaii.org/ The HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-24422977280950319702011-09-27T09:29:00.006-10:002011-09-27T10:05:48.932-10:00HONOLULU LAND FUND CAN PRESERVE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SITESApplications Due September 30August 30, 2011: Applications are now being accepted for projects under the City and County of Honolulu Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund. For more information about the fund and the grant application process, please go to http://www1.honolulu.gov/council/cbc/cwnl.htmThe fund was established to protect land through acquisition of fee title or conservation easements HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-89291444738661748412011-09-27T09:09:00.001-10:002011-09-27T09:20:27.497-10:00PUBLIC MEETINGS SET FOR KAWAINUI INTERPRETIVE PLANCommunity input needed on interpretation of Kawainui-Hamakua history and resourcesFor the past 6 years, Ho‘olaulima ia Kawainui has been gathering background information on Kawainui-Hāmākua marsh and park in Kailua on the windward side of O‘‘ahu to be used in the development of an interpretive plan.The organization has inventoried the natural and cultural resources, developed some interpretive HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-64586589793805775462011-08-24T16:58:00.000-10:002011-08-24T17:00:51.882-10:00Free Event to Honor Queen LiliuokalaniThe Hawai'i Pono'i Coalition will honor Queen Lili'uokalani as a world leader of peace and justice on September 4, 2011, at ‘Iolani Palace, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The organization said that the special event is a day to gather to remember this great leader, to reflect on the past, to look to the future. It's a family day where kama‘āina and malihini can gather to learn about Hawai'i's HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-48945013025208104162011-08-17T15:18:00.001-10:002011-08-17T15:18:51.360-10:00DLNR Kaua'i Listening Sessions Aug. 20DLNR Administration Team, including Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr., First Deputy Guy H. Kaulukukui, Ph.D. and Water Deputy Bill M. Tam will hold two Listening Sessions on Kaua‘i to hear community comments, questions, and concerns regarding topics under the Department’s jurisdiction. This is the first of a series of statewide listening sessions.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-37368599021196056242011-08-17T15:14:00.000-10:002011-08-17T15:15:50.032-10:00NPS Announces Fiscal Year 2012 Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant ProgramBeginning Thursday, September 1, 2011, applications for fiscal year 2012 will be available to assist private non-profit organizations, educational institutions, state, local and tribal governments, and other public entities in their efforts to preserve confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II and to educate and inspire present and future generations about the HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-77270517611047166562011-08-17T15:05:00.001-10:002011-08-17T15:12:59.324-10:00A & B Building Stars in Design VideoThe architectural design and steel frame construction of the historic Alexander & Baldwin Building was the subject of a talk and video presentation at a monthly meeting of the Engineers and Architects of Hawai‘i earlier this year. Giving the presentation was Don Hibbard of Mason Architects, co-author of a book about one of the building’s designers entitled Hart Wood, Architectural Regionalism inHHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-4827475150700796462011-08-17T14:57:00.000-10:002011-08-17T15:00:39.836-10:00Mission Houses Museum presents: Huaka‘i: A Musical JourneySaturday, September 17th, 5:30 p.m.
Featuring the music of George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, Makana, and Kapena as we honor Kamaku ‘Ukulele on their 95th anniversary and raise funds to support the museum and its programs!
Tables and tickets on-line or 447-3922
www.missionhouses.org HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-84893035373871376852011-08-08T09:28:00.000-10:002011-08-08T09:30:02.459-10:00PARTNERSHIPS HELP KEEP LAND IN FOREST CONSERVATIONForest Legacy Program shines in “Year of the Forest”
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) continues to partner with local land trusts and private landowners to successfully sustain forests through acquisition of conservation easement, which reduce conversion of forest land to other uses.
The Hawaii Forest Legacy Program, administered through DLNR’s Division of HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-27702110302168505432011-08-08T09:23:00.001-10:002011-08-08T09:26:36.979-10:00The North Shore Chamber of Commerce Historic Preservation Committee presents "Theaters of Hawaii"The North Shore Chamber of Commerce Historic Preservation Committee presents "Theaters of Hawaii," an illustrated talk and book signing by Lowell Angell with a special appearance by Captain Haleiwa. Mr. Angell will talk about the rich history of theaters in Hawaii and Captain Haleiwa will speak about the history of the North Shore theaters as well as his gallant attempt to prevent the demolitionHHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-63131089976401224872011-08-08T09:07:00.002-10:002011-08-08T09:18:58.594-10:00August Trail Volunteering Day at 'Iole
We're pleased to invite you to 'Iole's Volunteer Day on Saturday, August 13th. Come help us maintain and improve 'Iole's beautiful trails. Stay for catered lunch! Bring friends and spread the word!
Where:
Bond Historic District Homestead 53-496 'Iole Rd.
1/2mile past Kapa'au Town's King Kamehameha statue
Turn right (mauka) up 'Iole Rd.
'Iole's offices are below Kalahikiola Church
Kapa'au, HI
HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-20017839940750938322011-06-13T13:22:00.001-10:002011-06-13T13:24:02.008-10:00Census data gleaned from ancient farm wallsBy Jim Borg, Honolulu Star AdvertiserWAIMEA, Hawaii » A study of a network of ancient earthen berms or windbreaks in North Kohala has led scientists to conclude that the population of the area quadrupled as farming intensified between 1400 and 1700.The walls were built to protect crops, mostly sweet potatoes, from the strong prevailing trades, says Julie Field, an assistant professor of HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-23111349145354197992011-06-13T13:18:00.000-10:002011-06-13T13:19:14.406-10:00State Initiates Changes to Hawaii Historic Preservation Division to Meet Federal ComplianceJune 8, 2011, HONOLULU– The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) took action to improve operations at its State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and ensure federal compliance. The Department awarded a contract to Solutions Pacific, LLC to implement recommendations of the National Park Service’s Corrective Action Plan.In March 2010, the National Park Service (NPS) issued the NPS HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-49883767571552334882011-06-06T16:21:00.001-10:002011-06-06T16:26:43.380-10:00ADVISORY COUNCIL RELEASES SUSTAINABILITY GUIDANCE FOR HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDINGSThe Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has released a set of guidelines designed to assist federal agencies in their efforts to fulfill the requirements of Executive Order 13514 (2009), which mandates the establishment of an "integrated strategy towards sustainability in the Federal Government." The Order also requires that the "rehabilitation of federally owned historic buildings HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-62862465096333778372011-06-06T16:09:00.000-10:002011-06-06T16:10:22.886-10:00SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ISSUES ILLUSTRATED GUIDELINES ON SUSTAINABILITY FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGSThe National Park Service’s Technical Preservation Services has issued Guidelines on Sustainability stress the inherent sustainability of historic buildings and offer specific guidance on “recommended” rehabilitation treatments and “not recommended” treatments, which could negatively impact a building’s historic character. Illustrations of both types of treatments are included. The Guidelines areHHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-23815352950875419162011-05-27T15:51:00.000-10:002011-05-27T15:54:03.397-10:00National Trust To Close Save America's Treasures OfficeAfter twelve years of serving as the principal private partner of the Save America's Treasures historic preservation grant program, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that it will be closing the office.Facing the fact that the Administration proposed zero funding for the program in FY 2011 and in FY 2012, and Congress’ decision to eliminate funding in FY 2011, and despite HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970309861857995588.post-83879450096380666522011-05-27T15:47:00.000-10:002011-05-27T15:48:17.445-10:00FOUR GRANTS AWARDED TO PROTECT LEGACY LANDSHONOLULU -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Legacy Land Conservation Program will award four grants to nonprofit organizations and county agencies for the protection of lands having important cultural, natural, and agricultural resources. “During a time when we are focused on the current economy, it is important to also remember our responsibility to future generations and the HHFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923727089841411594noreply@blogger.com