Temporary Closure of the Queen Emma Summer Palace
As directed by Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order– Second Stay at Home Order, beginning on August 27, 2020, the Queen Emma Summer Palace is temporarily closed to the public. We are hopeful to re-open to the public and resume tours as soon as possible, once the Order is lifted. We encourage
Limited Re-Opening of the Palaces in August
We are pleased and excited to announce the limited re-opening of the Palaces! To ensure the health and safety of visitors, volunteers, and our employees, starting on August 1, the Palaces will re-open to the public on a limited basis. Kanoe and her team have been working tirelessly to update
Ho‘omaka Hou
Mahalo to Kahu Hailama Farden, Kahu David, our members and partners who were able to join us for Ho‘omaka Hou, the blessing and re-opening of Hulihe‘e Palace and Queen Emma Summer Palace! We are excited to welcome the public back during our limited re-opening on Saturdays! Bring your ‘ohana to
Daughters Awarded HIHumanities CARES Act Grant
The Daughters of Hawai‘i were awarded a $15,0000 CARES Act Grant from the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal CARES Act. This grant will support the continued maintenance and preservation of the historic sites, Hulihe‘e Palace and the
Temporary Closure of Palaces
As directed by Governor Ige on March 17, 2020 regarding visitor attractions and COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Hulihe‘e Palace and Queen Emma Summer Palace are temporarily closed to the public. All community events and cultural classes have been cancelled or are postponed for the time being. The safety of our visitors, volunteers,
2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon
The annual meeting took place at the O‘ahu Country Club on February 22, 2020. This annual fellowship allows for recognition of new members and special guests, remembrance of our departed Daughters and Cousins, reading of the Treasurer’s annual report, ratification of corporate Bylaws (if amended), election and installation of officers to the
