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Historic Sites in Hawaii
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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Viewing of Hikiau Heiau--the place of worship where priests
offered reverence to Captain Cook in 1779, believing that he was
the god Lono returning to them as promised. Panoramic view of
Kealakekua Bay. Lifeguard services during weekends at Napo'opo'o
Beach. For information call: (808)974-6200
Lapakahi State Historical Park
Re-enactment of the early Hawaiian life of the common people
through cultural demonstrations of daily activities, story
telling, and self-guided walk through the partially restored
remains of this ancient Hawaiian coastal settlement. Nearby
ocean waters comprise a marine preserve with various activities
regulated. Park gate open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call:
(808)974-6200
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Ruins of Pu'ukohola Heiau ("Temple on the hill of the whale")
built by King Kamehameha the Great and property of John Young,
who fought for Kamehameha during the period of his ascendancy to
power. For information call: (808)882-7218
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Established in 1978 for the preservation, protection and
interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and
culture, Kaloko-Honokohau NHP is an 1160 acre park full of
incredible cultural and historical significance. It is the site
of an ancient Hawaiian settlement which encompasses portions of
four different ahupua'a, or traditional sea to mountain land
divisions. Resources include fishponds, kahua (house site
platforms), ki'i pohaku (petroglyphs), holua (stone slide), and
heiau (religious site). For information call: (808)329-6881
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park preserves the site
where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a
kapu or one of the ancient laws against the gods could avoid an
otherwise certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or
pu'uhonua. They could then be absolved by a priest and free to
go. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge
here during times of battle. The grounds just outside the great
wall that encloses the Pu'uhonua was home to several generations
of powerful chiefs. For information call: (808)328-2326
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