Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 1988 — ʻIolanl Palace Seeks Volunteer Docents [ARTICLE]

ʻIolanl Palace Seeks Volunteer Docents

Iolani Palaee today stands majestically in the heart of downtown Honolulu. No other building in the state has witnessed so mueh of the history of Hawai'i as it has. Onee a royal residence, it was converted into an office building for eaeh government that succeeded the monarchy, until the present State Capitol was built. Through the impressive efforts of The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee, it has been restored to its grandeur of a century ago. Interpretive tours led by specially trained docents share with residents and visitors the experience of reliving an exciting and historically important period of Hawaiian history. The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee volunteer docent program is now taking applications from persons interested in becoming a palaee docent. Prospective docents will participate in a 16-week training program in January-May 1989, of lectures, field trips and on-site experience in interpretation. Upon course completion and graduation into the docent corps, a commitment of two tours per week is requested for one year. For application forms and further information, eall Pat Edmondson at 522-0830.