Honolulu Landmarks - Mission Houses Museum
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Hawaiian Mission Houses, Part 1
At the Hawaiian Mission Houses, the past comes to life through tours, music programs, dioramas, written info left behind by missionary families -- and unusual events such as their popular Cemetery Pupu Theater performances!
Historical grave desecrated at Hawaiian Mission Houses cemetery
The desecration of 27 graves at Kawaiahao Cemetery has the community outraged, but unfortunately it's not an isolated incident.
Hanging with Hawaiian Hauntings at Mission Houses Museum
Hawaiian Hauntings invites me to join them at the Mission Houses Museum located across the street of Kawaiaha'o. We take a look inside the Frame and Chamberlain homes.
Mickey Leong, from Spooky Kine Investigations, joins us as she uses her sensitive investigative techniques to understand if there are indeed activities from Paranormal Hawaii on location.
Hawaiian Hauntings is a close knit group that help the people of Hawaii in the many things that are paranormal.
My Name Is Opukahaia - Hawaiian Mission Houses - performed by Moses Goods
The Hawaiian Mission Houses’ History Theatre Performances (actors dressed in period costume telling the life events of select individuals) have been bringing Hawaiian history to life since 2011.
Originally developed and presented at a historical figure’s gravesite, these carefully researched and artfully scripted 15 - 20-minute monologues have grown to be a large cast of characters.
The most recent, ʻŌpūkahaʻia, was debuted at Hawaiian Mission Houses on the bicentennial of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s death, February 17, 2018.
The script of ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s life was researched by Mike Smola at Hawaiian Mission Houses and prepared by actor Moses Goods. Moses Goods is also the actor who portrays ʻŌpūkahaʻia. The presentation is moving – and enlightening - on the life and times of ʻŌpūkahaʻia.
Performances are now available for statewide presentations.
Mission Houses coordinates the scheduling of the performances; organizations or individuals sponsoring events where ʻŌpūkahaʻia are to be performed should contact Mike Smola at Hawaiian Mission Houses (MSmola@missionhouses.org; (808) 447-3914).
For performances on the Neighbor Islands, the anticipated cost is $1,500 (which covers the cost of 2 same-day performances, as well as travel and related expenses (with no anticipated overnight expenses)).
Some Background on ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia:
In 1807, a young Hawaiian boy, ʻŌpūkahaʻia, swam out to the ‘Triumph’, a trading ship anchored in Kealakekua Bay. Both of ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s parents and his younger brother had been slain during the battles on the island. He set sail for New York, stopping first in China. He eventually ended up in New Haven CT.
ʻŌpūkahaʻia was eager to study and learn. He “was sitting on the steps of a Yale building, weeping. A solicitous student stopped to inquire what was wrong, and Obookiah (the spelling of his name, based on its sound) said, ‘No one will give me learning.’” The student was Edwin Dwight.
Later, the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) formed the Foreign Mission School; ʻŌpūkahaʻia was one of its first students. He yearned “with great earnestness that he would (return to Hawaiʻi) and preach the Gospel to his poor countrymen.”
ʻŌpūkahaʻia died on February 17, 1818. Dwight put together a book, ‘Memoirs of Henry Obookiah’ (the spelling of the name based on its pronunciation). It was an edited collection of ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s letters and journals/diaries. The book about his life was printed and circulated after his death.
ʻŌpūkahaʻia, inspired by many young men with proven sincerity and religious fervor of the missionary movement, had wanted to spread the word of Christianity back home in Hawaiʻi; his book inspired missionaries to volunteer to carry his message to the Hawaiian Islands.
On October 23, 1819, the Pioneer Company of missionaries from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) from the northeast United States, set sail on the Thaddeus for the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawai‘i).
After about 160 days at sea, on March 30, 1820, the Pioneer Company of American Protestant missionaries first see the Islands. Later that day, they learned the kapu was abolished, Kamehameha died and Liholiho was now King. They landed at Kailua-Kona on April 4, 1820.
NEW HAWAII Missionary 1800's Lifestyle Narrated with Hawaiian Music
Five Minute re-enactment in Downtown HistoricHonolulu Mission House near Iolani Palace
History Buffs/Students will learn Literacy, Cooking,Games Lifestyle facts and figures!
Friends of Bill W. Meeting information nearby Meeting Queen Emma Square..
Hawaii Cemetery Theatre - Lucy Thurston (1795-1876) (portrayed by Cecilia Fordham)
Cemetery Pupu Theatre at Oʻahu Cemetery, Hawai'i
Sponsored by Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives.
Lucy Thurston (1795-1876) -- Wife of Asa Thurston and part of the first company of American Christian Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. She underwent a mastectomy without anesthetic in 1855. She died on October 13, 1876 in Honolulu.
Founded in 1844, O'ahu Cemetery is Hawaii's oldest public graveyard. Over the years, O'ahu Cemetery has become the permanent residence of hundreds of prominent history makers.
Located on 18-acres in lower Nu'uanu Valley, near downtown Honolulu, O'ahu Cemetery is a classic example of an early American rural cemetery, distinguished by a park-like setting, and an eye-catching array of ornately carved tombstones.
Hawaiian Mission Houses sponoired Cemetery Pupu Theater - actors dressed in period costume telling the life events of select individuals buried at O'ahu Cemetery - at their respective grave sites.
There was nothing ghoulish about it; rather, it was very effective storytelling.
Asa Thurston (1787--1868) and Lucy Goodale Thurston were in the first company of American Christian Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. Lucy Goodale Thurston voyaged to the Hawaiian Islands in 1820 intent on bringing the word of God to its inhabitants. During the next fifty years she raised a family, dealt with tragedy and helped to change the future of Hawaii forever.
The Thurstons, unlike most missionary couples, spent most of the rest of their lives in the islands. Lucy compiled her letters and other writings into one of the most vivid accounts of the early mission days. She underwent a mastectomy without anesthetic in 1855. She died on October 13, 1876 in Honolulu.
Kazuto Miyajima at the Mission Houses Museum, Honolulu
Our HTIC speech class visited the Mission Houses Museum near downtown Honolulu on September 1, 2009. The students toured the houses and listened to stories by their guide, Mike Smola.
The students also viewed a special exhibit called Alphabet Soup: Literacy, Language & Learning about literacy, the development and preservation of the Hawaiian language using objects on display from the museum collections.
Among the objects was a pocket watch presented by President Abraham Lincoln to Rev. James Kekela, the first ordained Native Hawaiian minister.
Students were asked to choose topic, historical individual associated with the Mission Houses, or an object of particular interest. They reflected on the museum visit and experience. Each was asked to speak about something that was new or surprising. Students had the option of delivering this alone or interview another member of the class.
For more information about the Mission Houses Museum go to missionhouses.org/
In this clip Kazuto Miyajima presents his impressions of this field trip experience.
Yuya Nakagami at the Mission Houses Museum, Honolulu
Our HTIC speech class visited the Mission Houses Museum near downtown Honolulu on September 1, 2009. The students toured the houses and listened to stories by their guide, Mike Smola.
The students also viewed a special exhibit called Alphabet Soup: Literacy, Language & Learning about literacy, the development and preservation of the Hawaiian language using objects on display from the museum collections.
Among the objects was a pocket watch presented by President Abraham Lincoln to Rev. James Kekela, the first ordained Native Hawaiian minister.
Students were asked to choose topic, historical individual associated with the Mission Houses, or an object of particular interest. They reflected on the museum visit and experience. Each was asked to speak about something that was new or surprising. Students had the option of delivering this alone or interview another member of the class.
For more information about the Mission Houses Museum go to missionhouses.org/
In this clip Yuya Nakagami presents his iimpressions of this field trip experience.
Adam LeFebvre Portrays Hiram Bingham - Dolphin Incident - Battle of Honolulu 1826
Adam LeFebvre portrays Hiram Bingham at the Mission Houses. Highlight of the performance is discussion of the Dolphin Incident (1826.)
The first visit to the Hawaiian Islands by the US Navy was in 1826 when the warship USS Dolphin came into port in Honolulu. Commanding the ship was Lieutenant John Percival (aka Mad Jack Percival.)
Percival had been sent to the Pacific to bring the mutineers of a whaling ship to justice and to enforce the settlement of debts owed by Hawaiʻi's ruling chiefs to American sandalwood dealers.
They arrived on January 16, 1826; there was a tabu against prostitution. On a Sunday, the commander of the Dolphin allowed double the usual number of his men to spend the day on shore at Honolulu. The violent among them, and the violent of other crews, attempted to form a coalition to knock off the tabu.
First, they knocked out seventy of the windows at Kalanimōkū’s house (where church service was being held, with Kaʻahumanu, Kalanimōkū, Nāmāhana and Boki in attendance.) Then, the mob went on to the home of Hiram Bingham, the leader of the missionaries.
The Hawaiians by this time were very anxious to see the end of this and fearful of further violence, agreed to lift the taboo.
The prostitutes then came to the ship, and apparently the Navy's Hawaiian mission was accomplished. Captain Percival arranged for the repair of the damaged homes and put two of the most violent sailors in irons.
After a visit of about three months, the Dolphin sailed, having obtained the name of the mischief making man-of-war. The incident was quickly christened The Battle of Honolulu.
Mad Jack’s actions were later renounced by the United States and resulted in the sending of an envoy to King Kamehameha III.
Hawaii Royal Mausoleum
Hawaii Royal Mausoleum, Nuuanu.
Eri and Natsumi Go to Mission Houses Museum
On May 5, 2010 Personal and Public Speech Professor Jeffrey Bingham Mead and his Spring 2010 speech students visited the Mission Houses Museum near downtown Honolulu. The students were tasked with delivering a descriptive speech based on what they learned and on something that interested them on the tour hosted by Mike Smola. After the students delivered their speech in English they were tasked with delivering the same comments in their first language. Students were allowed to present their speeches individually or to each other in pairs.
Hawaiian Mission Houses - Cemetery Pupu Theater - Yesterday's News - Emma Nawahi
Actors are dressed in period costume telling the life events of select individuals buried at O‘ahu Cemetery - at their respective grave sites. There was nothing ghoulish about it; rather, it was very effective storytelling.
Yesterday’s News
The widespread attainment of literacy by Hawaiians gave rise to a vibrant and important role for newspapers among the general population.
Newspapers were used for Christian educational purposes, to record and debate Hawaiian history and culture, and to debate politics or argue for political activism.
Emma ‘A‘ima Nāwahī (1854 -1934) (portrayed by Kahana Ho) was born in Hilo, Hawai'i Island, to a Hilo Chiefess and a Chinese sugar miller Emma and her husband, Joseph, founded the Hui Aloha ‘Āina political party to protest the overthrow and annexation.
Together, they also founded a newspaper in 1895, Ke Aloha ‘Āina (The Hawaiian Patriot) that was staunchly pro-royalist in its outlook.
After her husband's death in 1896, she continued publishing the newspaper until she sold her interest in 1910.
She also was heavily involved in Hui Aloha ‘Āina O Na Wahine (The Women's Patriotic League) and their work against annexation
She collected names for the Ku‘e petition to the United States government against annexation.
Hawaiian Mission Houses - Cemetery Pupu Theatre - Yesterday's News - Joseph Poepoe
Actors are dressed in period costume telling the life events of select individuals buried at O‘ahu Cemetery - at their respective grave sites. There was nothing ghoulish about it; rather, it was very effective storytelling.
Yesterday’s News
The widespread attainment of literacy by Hawaiians gave rise to a vibrant and important role for newspapers among the general population.
Newspapers were used for Christian educational purposes, to record and debate Hawaiian history and culture, and to debate politics or argue for political activism.
Joseph Poepoe (1853 -1913) (portrayed by Albert Ueligitone) was born in Kohala, Hawai'i Island. He attended Ahuimanu College and became a lawyer in Honolulu, receiving his license in 1884.
He later went into politics and was well respected for his historical knowledge. He was the editor for several Hawaiian language newspapers, including KU 'aka 'a Home Rula, and Ka Na‘i Aupuni.
He was arrested in 1889 with Robert Wilcox and pled guilty to conspiracy. In 1897, he came out publicly as pro-annexation to the United States.
He later served in the territorial legislature as a member of the Home Rule Party and the Democratic Home Rule Party, where he was involved in heavily promoting ‘Hawai‘i for Hawaiians’ and the preservation of the Hawaiian language.
Otono Naniwa at Mission Houses Museum, Honolulu
Our HTIC speech class visited the Mission Houses Museum near downtown Honolulu on September 1, 2009. The students toured the houses and listened to stories by their guide, Mike Smola.
The students also viewed a special exhibit called Alphabet Soup: Literacy, Language & Learning about literacy, the development and preservation of the Hawaiian language using objects on display from the museum collections.
Among the objects was a pocket watch presented by President Abraham Lincoln to Rev. James Kekela, the first ordained Native Hawaiian minister.
Students were asked to choose topic, historical individual associated with the Mission Houses, or an object of particular interest. They reflected on the museum visit and experience. Each was asked to speak about something that was new or surprising. Students had the option of delivering this alone or interview another member of the class.
For more information about the Mission Houses Museum go to missionhouses.org/
In this clip Otono Naniwa presents her impressions of this field trip experience.
Mission Houses' Cemetery Pupu Theatre - Dr. John Mott-Smith (portrayed by Adam LeFebvre)
The play features the people and stories that have been important in the early history of medicine in Hawai`i.
Dr. John Mott-Smith, Hawai`i's first royal dentist, who also negotiated both Reciprocity Treaties and was the Kingdom's last ambassador to the United States.
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Honolulu is the vibrant epicenter of Hawaii. Here you’ll find everything from historic landmarks and treasured monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene. Home to the majority of Oahu’s population, the sprawling city of Honolulu spreads throughout the southeastern shores of Oahu, from Pearl Harbor to Makapuu Point, encompassing world famous Waikiki.
Honolulu has it all. This is the home of some of Hawaii’s most historic places from Iolani Palace, the Kawaiahao Church, the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archive and the treasured artifacts of the Bishop Museum to iconic landmarks like the Aloha Tower, the King Kamehameha I Statue, the Duke Kahanamoku Statue and the historic Hawaii Theatre. Honolulu is also Hawaii’s hot spot for arts, culture and entertainment. From the nightlife, live music and fine dining of Waikiki to the art galleries and underground bars of the Chinatown arts district. Whether you’re looking for Hawaii’s finest museums, or Hawaii’s finest Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs, the best resorts, festivals, and events, or just some fun things to do, you’ll find it all in Honolulu.
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INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: A Tribute to One-Puka-Puka
The legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion, nicknamed “One-Puka-Puka,” continues to this day. The battalion, formed during World War II, was initially made up largely of Nisei (second-generation) Japanese Americans from Hawai‘i. After WWII, the battalion was mobilized during the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq wars. Today, the Hawai‘i-based battalion is the only infantry unit in the U.S. Army Reserve, with additional units on American Samoa, Guam and Saipan. Historians, veterans and several past and present service members of the 100th Infantry Battalion join us on Insights for this live conversation, which will also be streamed on pbshawaii.org and PBS Hawai‘i’s Facebook page.
Mission Houses Presents Simon Peter Kalama (Portrayed by Moses Goods)
Simon Peter Kalama (1815 – 1874), an assistant and friend of Dr. Gerrit P. Judd, saved Dr. Judd who was nearly engulfed in the Ki-lauea crater while retrieving samples in 1842.
Kalama also transcribed notes taken by Ho‘okano, an assistant to Dr. Judd, who was assigned in the 1830s to interview kahuna lapa‘au about their medical practice. Judd selectively incorporated some of their approaches into his own medical practice.
When Ho‘okano died in 1840, his notes were transcribed by Kalama and published in Ka Hae Hawaii in 1858 – 1859. The serialization has been translated by Malcolm Chun as Hawaiian Medicine Book: He Buke La‘au Lapa‘au and is the earliest detailed source of information on traditional kahuna lapa‘au practices that exists today.
Kalama will be portrayed by Moses Goods, who began his acting career with the University of Hawai‘i in 1999 and has since become a professional storyteller, writer, and award winning actor.
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives is located in Honolulu’s Historic Capitol District and is the leading authority on Protestant missionary history in Hawai‘i.
It is known worldwide as the place where the Hawaiian written language was developed through the collaborative efforts of the missionaries and the ali‘i (the Hawaiian royalty) and the Hawaiian people.
It preserves the two oldest documented houses in Hawai‘i, which were built and used by missionaries in the early nineteenth century, and the largest collection of Hawaiian language books in the world.