Safe Access O‘ahu
Effective Monday, September 13, 2021, as mandated by the City & County of Honolulu’s Safe Access O‘ahu program, all visitors to the Queen Emma Summer Palace ages 12 years and older are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours
UPDATED – 44th Annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace “At-Home” Edition
The 44th Annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace is coming up on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Traditionally, this annual community festival opens the Palace and grounds to the public, welcoming kamaʻāina and visitors to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s history, culture, and music, while supporting local vendors and artisans during a day
Prince Lot Hula Festival Returns to Hānaiakamalama
WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE MOANALUA GARDENS FOUNDATIONSince 1978, the Moanalua Gardens Foundation has brought together premier hālau hula from across the islands for a daylong non-competitive festival. The festival celebrates hula and honors Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, who helped reprise hula in Moanalua and reigned as Kamehameha V
Hānaiakamalama Restoration Update
Aloha kakahiaka, While restoration of the Edinburgh Room continues to progress, we wanted to give you an update on some of the other projects that are underway as well. Work on the front steps leading up to Palace continues. Plans to incorporate the coral blocks are moving forward with the intention
A Valentine’s Day Remembrance
Aloha kakahiaka, In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, which is right around the corner, it seems appropriate to look back on a news article from July 18, 1906. While it is not a love note per se, the author mentions Hānaiakamalama with fond remembrance and reverence. In the article, Jas
Buried Treasure
Aloha kakahiaka, We’re back with more intriguing news to share. Here at Hānaiakamalama, demolition work continues at a steady pace. Work in the Edinburgh Room has exposed the exterior siding from the back wall of the original home. This back wall of the Palace was covered up in 1864 with
