Woodcut images to grow interest: Ka Hae Hawaii, 1856–1861.
In an earlier post we spoke of the first Hawaiian language newspaper, Ka Lama Hawaii and the introduction of foreign animals to its readers using text along with woodcuts engraved by Dr. Alonzo Chapin.
Election of William Charles Lunalilo, the People’s King, 1873.
150 years ago, William Charles Lunalilo became the first elected monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Kepelino’s Account of Hawaiian Fishes
Earlier, we did a post on Kepelino’s descriptions of Hawaiian birds. Those descriptions were published as part of a serial in the Hawaiian language newspapers.
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Today we at Bishop Museum proudly celebrate the birth of our namesake, while Kamehameha Schools honor the birth of their founder—Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.
Mauna Loa Eruption, 1881.
On Wednesday the 14th of December, we will switch out the newspaper volume one last time in the Bicentennial of Printing in Hawaiʻi exhibit on the third floor of Hawaiian Hall.
Sustainability Partner: June Chee
Sustainability Partner: June Chee Back To Sustainability Cover Image: Hawaiian Electric People Power Volunteer event at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi. Image: June Chee, Electrification of Transportation – Senior Program Manager. Who are you, how did you get to Hawaiʻi, and what does your organization do? June Chee – Senior Program Manager for Policy and Program Development with […]
Celebrating our corporate sponsors: The vital role they play at the Bishop Museum
Celebrating our corporate sponsors: The vital role they play at the Bishop Museum Back to Corporate Relations Cover Image: Bishop Museum’s Corporate Relations team hosted guests from across the corporate industry for an evening reception to mahalo sponsors and partners for their support. The event took place in the Gulab & Indru Watumull Atrium and […]
ʻIo, King of the Birds, from Kepelino, 1859.
Here is another example from Kepelino’s series of bird descriptions, “He Vahi Huli-toa Manu Havaii,” from Hoiliili Havaii.
Thirty Years of Hawaiian Independence, 1873.
In celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa, we look back to the year 1873 and the festivities carried out on its 30th anniversary.
More on Hawaiian Birds from Kepelino, 1859.
Here is more from the Kepelino’s series of bird descriptions, “He Vahi Huli-toa Manu Havaii,” from Hoiliili Havaii.
