Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 9, 1 September 1988 — Huliheʻe Plans Three Days of Celebrations [ARTICLE]

Huliheʻe Plans Three Days of Celebrations

A special celebration Sept. 9, 10 and 11 at Hulihe'e Palaee will commemorate three important dates this year for the former royal summer palaee, and for the Daughters of Hawaii. In 1838, Governor John Adams Kuakini, brother of Ka'ahumanu, built Hulihe'e Palaee at Kailua-Kona. It is said to be named for a brother. In 1903, the Daughters of Hawaii was founded. And in 1928, the Daughters became custodians of Hulihe'e.

According to the book, "Plaee Names of Hawaii," Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani lived at Hulihe'e for a time. Kalakaua redecorated it and used it as a summer palaee, changing its name to Hiku-lani Hale after himself. Later the house belonged to Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole. In 1927 the palaee was restored as a museum by the Daughters of Hawaii. The celebration begins on Friday, Sept. 9, honoring the founding of the Daughters of Hawaii, with a presentation of the Hulihe'e kahili. It will be followed by a no-host cocktail party where the dress will be fashions of the period for women and Hawaiian formal wear for men.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, the day will honor the kamaaina group's 60 years as custodians. A pa'ina will follow a program of loeal entertainment. On Sunday, the celebration recognizes the building of the palaee 150 years ago with a morning service at Mokuaikaua Church. It will be followed by an afternoon band concert on the palaee grounds. For further information, eall Hulihe'e Palaee in Kailua-Kona at 329-1877 or Hanaiakamalama (Queen Emma's summer home) in Honolulu, 5956291.