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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D72_ala-mauka-makai_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This trail cuts across Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, passing sites that represent many of the values for which this park was created, such as a malama ka aina, caring for the land. This was a place where Hawaiian families lived, value…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D71_a-sanctuary-for-humpback-whales_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
The sanctuary lies within the shallow, warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and is one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats.Most of the North Pacific humpback whale population migrates nearly 3,000 miles to Hawaiian w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D70_discovering-kaloko-honokohau_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park celebrates the indigenous people of Hawaii. It penetrates deep into Hawaiian antiquity by preserving evidence of a thousand years of society. It links the touched with the heartfelt, transcending the physi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQD9_the-first-hawaiian-christian_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
The first Hawaiian Christian,Henry Opukahaia,died at Cornwall, Conn. 1818 The first Christianmissionaries to Hawaii,Bingham, Thurston, Whitney,landed at Kailua, April 12, 1820with their Hawaiian comradesHopu, Kanui, Honoli.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQD8_keauhou-kahalu-u-heritage-corridor_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Moku (island districts) were traditionally subdivided into smaller land wedges called ahupua'a. Generally, these ahupua'a extend from the mountain to the sea and contain all the resources needed for sustainable living. Mauka (upland) field systems…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQCM_hale-mua_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site has been identified as a men's house associated with a person of chiefly rank who resided at the Lonoikamakahiki Residence. Hydration-Rind dating performed by the Bishop Museum indicated that the major portion of this site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQCL_lonoikamakahiki-residence_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site is known as the Lonoikamakahiki Residence. It is believed that during different periods of time, four great Hawaiian kings lived at this site. These kings were Umi, Lonoikamakahiki, Kalaniopuu, and Kamehameha I. This…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQA6_inikiwai-ku-ula-heiau_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site is known as the Inikiwai Heiau. It is sometimes known as the Pahe'ehe'e Ku'ula. Hawaiian Fishermen built these shrines on promontories along the seashore or near ponds and streams. These shrines are a place for prayer a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28Z_honokohau-settlement_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Honokohau Settlement has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DU_hulihe-e-palace_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Hulihe?e Palace was built in 1838 by Governor John Adams Kuakini, a companion of Kamehahena I and one of the first Chiefs to take up western ways. Built of coral lava rock and a native woods, it was handsomely furnished. Hulihe'ebecame the Kailua …
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