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Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Pu‘unēnē, Hawaii

Dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and heritage of Maui's sugar industr

Bailey House Museum Bailey House Museum
Wailuku, Hawaii

The mission home, built on the site of the Royal compound of Kahekili, last ruling chie

Hulihe`e Palace Hulihe`e Palace
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Built in 1838 by Governor John Adams Kuakini (cousin of King Kamehameha), Hulihe`e Pala

Iolani Palace Iolani Palace
Honolulu, Hawaii

This was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs--King Kalak

Judiciary History Center Judiciary History Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Built by King Kamehameha V in 1874, the Judiciary History Center features exhibits and

Kalaupapa National Historical Park Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa, Hawaii

Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established on December 22, 1980.

Kona Historical Society Museum Kona Historical Society Museum
Kealakekua, Hawaii

The building was constructed from native stones and lime mortar made from burned coral.

Kyoto Gardens Kyoto Gardens
Honolulu, Hawaii

The State of Hawaii established the Honolulu Memorial Park as a community service cemet

Lyman Museum & Mission House Lyman Museum & Mission House
Hilo, Hawaii

Today, the Mission House has been preserved, and is on both the State and National Regi

Manoa Heritage Center Manoa Heritage Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

The historic site consists of Kūka‘ō‘ō Heiau, a Native Hawaiian garden and the historic

Mission Houses Museum Mission Houses Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii

Built between 1821 and 1841, these three missions served as homes and workplaces for th

Pacific Tsunami Museum Pacific Tsunami Museum
Hilo, Hawaii

The Pacific Basin has a long and dramatic history of devastation and rebirth caused by

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Honaunau, Hawaii

Visitors can see Hawaii as it once was.

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Kawaihae, Hawaii

Pu‘ukohola Heiau is one of the most famous heiau (temple) in the Hawaiian Islands.

USS Arizona Memorial USS Arizona Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii

The Memorial commemorates the site where World War II began for the United States and i

USS Missouri USS Missouri
Honolulu, Hawaii

Residing today just outside of Hawaii's Pearl Harbor, this Iowa-class battleship was th

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