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We offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop our legacy to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaiʻi and of historic facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language.
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We are looking for personable, energetic, and highly organized individuals committed to making the royal homes special for all guests.
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While we are a membership based nonprofit organization, we rely on the generous gifts from donors like you to continue our legacy.
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Historic Sites
Hulihe‘e Palace
WHERE ROYALS CAME TO UNWIND.
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The Palace features beautiful koa wood furniture, ornaments, portraits, tapa, feather work, Hawaiian quilts and artifacts from Hawai‘i’s royal past.
Queen Emma Summer Palace
A QUEEN STRODE THESE HALLS.
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The Queen Emma Summer Palace served as a summer retreat for Queen Emma of Hawai‘i from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband...
Kauikeaouli Stone
King Kamehameha III's Birthplace
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Located at Keauhou Bay, a small enclosure is maintained by the Daughters of Hawai‘i to mark the site of the birth of King Kamehameha III in 1814, the second son of Kamehameha I and Keōpūolani.
Upcoming Events
‘Ukulele Class
Hulihe‘e Palace
75-5718 Ali‘i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mālama Kou Kino
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
Quilting Class
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
Hula Auana Class
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
‘Ukulele Class
Hulihe‘e Palace
75-5718 Ali‘i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Lei Po‘o Workshop
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
Mālama Kou Kino
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
Quilting Class
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817
‘Ukulele Class
Hulihe‘e Palace
75-5718 Ali‘i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
News & Announcements
Remembrance of Kauikeaouli
Join us on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 8 AM at Sea Quest Hawai‘i for our annual ho‘okupu ceremony honoring Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha III.
Calling All Vendors & Food Trucks
We are seeking local vendors, artisans, and services, handmade and locally made items, and food vendors, all whose products and services celebrate Hawai‘i’s rich heritage.
2024 Day at Hānaiakamalama, the Queen Emma Summer Palace Festival
Our cherished community festival for Hānaiakamalama is returning on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Ho‘onanea: A Vintage Experience at Hānaiakamalama
hoʻonanea: verb. To pass the time in ease, peace, and pleasure; to relax, lounge, repose; absorbed, contented. Take a step back in time and enjoy
Bubbles, Brunch and Bound in Roses
We are excited to join in on the fun with our very first mu‘u event at Hulihe‘e on January 27th!
January Talk Story: Monday Moments with the Daughters
November 27 features Nalu Andrade, who will guide us to understand how this ancient art form, once used for decorating kapa, is reemerging in contemporary
Calling All Vendors: Day at Huliheʻe Palace
We are seeking local vendors, artisans, and services, handmade and locally made items, and food vendors, all whose products and services celebrate Hawai‘i’s rich heritage.
41st Annual Day at Huliheʻe Palace Festival
This year's 40th anniversary of the festival will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM.
What our visitors say about their experience
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Emily
From the stately ancient trees in the garden to the casual Hawaiian elegance of the reception room, each detail was exactly what we wanted.
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This is a wonderful place to get an introduction to Hawaiian history. The place is beautiful and the docents are marvelous. Kenneth shared his passion and knowledge with us, and the other docent, upstairs, was excellent too. We are now eager to learn more. The gift shop where you buy the tickets is tiny but has some beautiful things. The entire place is serene with lovely views of the bay.
RUTH S via TripAdvisor -
Our guide was very knowledgeable and so inviting. I am originally from the Islands, but I did not know some things our guide was talking about. She also shared some experiences she had in that house….all good. This is a place to visit and never gets old.
PEARLZ808 via TripAdvisor -
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of the Hulihe’e Palace. The docent was very knowledgeable about the history of the ancient Hawaiian artifacts which are housed here as well as the history of the 19th century Hawaiian royalty. I was particularly impressed that the docent was able to relate historical things from this Palace with those of the Iolani Palace which we visited in Honolulu. This was helpful in connecting several historical dots for us.
TRAVELINGGOGI via TripAdvisor