Hawaiian monarchy

Rancher, sugar planter, lawyer and politician, and Kauai’s “Teller of Hawaiian Tales” Eric Alfred Knudsen (1872-1957) was born at Waiawa, at that time the Knudsen family homesite about a mile west of Kekaha.

"Could there be any plainer recognition than this that I was the constitutional ruler of my people?" wrote Queen Lili'uokalani about her family's right to the ...

Did you know that there is a complicated relationship between the United States, the State of Hawai'i, and Native Hawaiians? Learn more about the origins of this tense relationship along with other historical facts rarely known outside of Hawai'i.

Leleiohoku II - Wikipedia

At this point I think it is important to know a little about the Hawaiian monarchs before Lili’uokalani, in order to understand her claim to the throne. Kamehameha the Great was the first true King of Hawaii, for he united the separate island tribes into one nation. He was a triumphant warrior and a strong leader for his people. Knowing that his son would be a weak leader, he instituted kahuna-nui, or joint leadership. He appointed his favorite wife as kahuna-nui.[1] While Kamehameha II may…

Imperial Legacy/History It is critically necessary to understand how Hawaii became a state in the U.S. and where the indigenous peoples were involved in how that decision was made. The culture and …

Who needs GQ when you have Prince Kūhiō? Born Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole in 1871, the Hawaiian figure achieved a marquee of notable titles to hang around

I Was Lost But Now I’m Found NOT

One interesting issue raised by the Hawaiian Club relates to the Kamehameha Statue – an ‘error’ in how the King is dressed. If you look closely at the Kamehameha Statue, there is an error in the ar…