An Evening of Living History: NAVIGATING NEW GROUND

Hawaiian Mission Houses brings the islands’ history to life through carefully researched first-person portrayals of influential figures who shaped modern Hawaiʻi. This special evening celebrates the lives and accomplishments of four extraordinary navigators whose vision, courage, and dedication left lasting impacts on the islands. Guests will encounter a voyager who reached London’s royal courts, a masterful builder behind the Hana Highway, a devoted pioneer of Hawaiian language preservation, and the innovative architect of Hawaiʻi’s statewide library system. Each portrayal draws on historical research and personal narratives, allowing visitors to connect intimately with the people who helped shape Hawaiʻi’s cultural and social landscape.

Through this immersive program, audiences will gain insight into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable individuals. Their stories traverse oceans, bridge cultures, and illuminate the foundations of the communities and institutions we know today. By engaging with these first-person accounts, visitors experience history not just as a series of events, but as lived moments that continue to influence contemporary life. The evening offers a unique opportunity to explore Hawaiʻi’s past through the eyes of those who shaped it, fostering appreciation, understanding, and inspiration for generations to come.