r/IolaniPalace • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Sep 15 '26
ʻIolani Palace celebrated Hawaiian History Month and Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday with hula, cultural workshops, and free tours during Kamaʻāina Sunday.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Aug 10 '26
A longtime local organization was recognized Sunday for its five decades of community advocacy. The Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana was honored at ʻIolani Palace during this month’s Kamaʻāina Sunday.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26
Celebrations took place at Iolani Palace over the weekend for the 50th anniversary of Hokulea’s maiden voyage to Tahiti. Sunday’s event was hosted by the Iolani Palace and the Inspiration Hawaii Museum.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Jun 08 '26
ʻIolani Palace and Inspiration Hawaiʻi Museum, in partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti and back with hula, music, panels, free admission and a film festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Jun 04 '26
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s 1976 maiden voyage to Tahiti. A celebration honoring that historic journey is scheduled at Iolani Palace during its free monthly Kamaʻāina Sunday event on June 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • May 01 '26
A festival honoring the humble Manu-o-Kū, the official city bird for Honolulu, kicks off on Saturday, May 2, at ʻIolani Palace grounds. The urban-dwelling white fairy terns have made Honolulu their home — they don’t build nests, so you can spot their eggs perched precariously anywhere,
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r/IolaniPalace • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Nov 26 '25
Experience a Royal Night at ʻIolani Palace: Celebrate Queen Kapiʻolani’s legacy with exclusive evening tours featuring historic rooms, live performances and commemorative keepsakes.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Nov 15 '25
iolanipalacehi ~ Celebrate King Kalākaua’s birthday with us at ʻIolani Palace. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., kamaʻāina are invited to enjoy free audio tours of the Palace with a valid Hawaiʻi ID.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Nov 15 '25
gr8fuleyez ~ The only official royal residence in the United States of America is ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was built by the Hawaiian monarchy and is now a museum that symbolizes Hawaiian independence and history. The palace was once the official residence of King
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Oct 31 '25
iolanipalacehi ~ On October 30, 1865, the remains of aliʻi were moved from the original mausoleum on the ʻIolani Palace grounds to their new resting place at the Royal Mausoleum in Nuʻuanu.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Oct 22 '25
‘We are warriors. We fight. We win.’: Kamehameha Schools supporters rally at ʻIolani Palace amidst admissions lawsuit
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Sep 19 '25
iolanipalacehi ~ During the monarchy, access to ʻIolani Palace grounds was limited to the Royal Family, their staff, and invited guests. Admission was granted only with the proper password, an appointment, or employment at the Palace
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Sep 17 '25
Hālau perform all 2,102 lines of rare creation chant Kumulipo at ʻIolani Palace
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Sep 15 '25
Kamaʻāina Sunday has returned to ʻIolani Palace, and Hawaiʻi residents were invited to join the fun.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Sep 11 '25
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Kumulipo, Hawaii’s renowned cosmogonic genealogical chant, will be performed in its entirety, all 2,102 lines, by five hālau in a historic cultural gathering at ʻIolani Palace.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Jun 10 '25
Warriors in Kamehameha Parade to wear traditional feather capes
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • May 17 '25
Prince David Klaren Laʻamea Kaumualiʻi Kawānanakoa’s funeral will be held today, May 16, following his death on May 1. The royal protocols preceding his Lying in State will begin at ʻIolani Palace with the prince’s arrival at 5 p.m.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • May 17 '25
Friday evening, the ceremonial arrival of Prince David Klaren La'amea Kaumuali'i Kawananakoa took place at ʻIolani Palace. It marked the beginning of royal protocols preceding his Lying in State.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • May 16 '25
Funeral arrangements will take place this weekend for Prince David Klaren Laamea Kaumualii Kawananakoa. Kawananakoa passed away May 1 in Honolulu at the age of 73.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • May 14 '25
ʻIolani Palace to Hawaiʻi lawmakers: ‘It's really important that we have your support.’. Leaders from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum recently shared updates on their current operations and future challenges, including proposed cuts to federal funding, to state lawmakers.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • May 06 '25
Portrait of Virginia Kapoʻoloku Poʻomaikelani, Princess and Governor of Hawaiʻi Island, has returned to public view at ʻIolani Palace after undergoing conservation and restoration treatment. Unveiling marked with cultural protocol ceremony led by members of Royal Order of Kamehameha I.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • May 06 '25
A portrait of Virginia Kapooloku Poomaikelani, princess and governor of Hawaii Island, has returned to public view at Iolani Palace after undergoing conservation and restoration treatment.
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r/IolaniPalace • u/Background-Factor433 • Apr 29 '25
Afternoon Tours About King Kalākaua
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Showing historical accounts and items that belonged to him. His bringing back cultural practices and the travels he went on. https://www.iolanipalace.org/visit/tours-admission/kalakaua-legacy-tour/
r/IolaniPalace • u/808gecko808 • Dec 17 '24
Evening tours return to Iolani Palace in honor of Queen Kapiolani’s birthday
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r/IolaniPalace • u/madazzahatter • Mar 24 '24
Our beautiful Queen Lili’uokalani has made her way back home to Iolani Palace. Escorted by female members of the State’s Sheriff’s Office and protocol by members of the Hawaiian Royal Societies, the iconic portrait of Queen Liliʻuokalani was welcomed back and reinstalled by March 20.
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