The Daughters of Hawaiʻi will be hosting their 44th Annual “Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace” on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Traditionally this annual community festival opens the Palace and grounds to the public, welcoming kamaʻāina and visitors alike to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s history, culture, and music, while supporting local vendors and artisans. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic and for the safety of the community, the Daughters will host an “at-home” event. The cornerstones of which will feature the launch of Pūʻolo Aloha, an Online Auction, and “Click & Play” entertainment. All proceeds from the Day support the Organizations’s mission of historic preservation, as well as maintenance and day to day operations of the Palace. Pūʻolo Aloha is an exciting new offering that is available for purchase now through October 1. This carefully curated supporter box features an assortment of delightful and locally made products including the Daughtersʻ famous homemade jams and jellies, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from the Queen Emma Summer Palace, and a ticket for a chance to win a California King-sized Hawaiian Quilt with two matching shams. Hawaiʻi-based brand partners include Design Jord, The Indigenous Soap Company, Jules+Gem Hawaii, Kahua ʻĀina, Lola Pilar, Ua Body, Waiʻanae Gold, and Workshop 28. Pūʻolo Aloha includes 14 premium items and costs $100 with an estimated retail value of $200. Pūʻolo Aloha Deluxe includes 11 premium and 4 premium-deluxe items and costs $150 with an estimated retail value of $250. Pūʻolo Aloha can be picked up at Queen Emma Summer Palace on Saturday, October 2 or can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. for a small additional fee. In addition to Pūʻolo Aloha, several other items will be available online for purchase. Supporters can order a delicious Prime Rib Dinner from Pagoda Floating Restaurant to enjoy for $150. A selection of the Daughtersʻ famous homemade jams and jellies will also be available a la carte as will Guava, Taro, and Traditional Sweet Bread Dinner Rolls. Additionally, starting September 23 through October 8, an Online Auction will be live and open for bids featuring very special items and experiences. A compelling collection of coveted treasures and unique collectibles will be available for bid with winners being announced on October 2. In conjunction with the Pūʻolo Aloha supporter boxes and online auction, an incredible line-up of Hawaiian music and hula performances will be available to watch on the event website. Entertainment will be MC’d by KITV’s Lei Uʻi Kaholokula and include local favorites such as the Royal Hawaiian Band, the Punahou Alumni Glee Club, Hālau Nā Pua Hala Kūnou I Ke Kai (Kumu Hula Kanoe Chang Williams), Hālau Nā Wainohia (Kumu Hula Tony Conjugacion), and Hālau Kaulakahi (Kumu Hula Nālani Keale). The Daughters of Hawaiʻi are happy to continue some of these cherished traditions while introducing new and exciting elements into one of their annual signature events. More details can be found on www.daughtersofhawaii.org/daqesp. About the Queen Emma Summer Palace The Daughters of Hawaiʻi restored and converted Queen Emma Summer Palace, a former home of royal families of Hawai‘i, to a historic house museum in 1917. The estate was originally bequeathed to Queen Emma, consort to King Kamehameha IV, by her uncle Keoni Ana in 1857 and was originally known as Hānaiakamalama. Keoni Ana was Kuhina Nui (Prime Minister) during King Kamehameha III’s reign. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday by reservation from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit daughtersofhawaii.org. About Daughters of Hawaiʻi Founded in 1903, the Daughters of Hawai‘i is one of the first and longest-standing organizations in the state committed to maintaining the critical connection between historic preservation and the preservation of culture and language. A Hawaiʻi-based, nonprofit organization with more than 2,000 members spanning five countries, the Daughters of Hawai‘i manages and operates two historic residences of the royal families of Hawaiʻi: Hānaiakamalama on Oʻahu, more commonly known as Queen Emma Summer Palace, and Huliheʻe Palace on Hawaiʻi Island, and the birth site of Kamehameha III at Keauhou Bay on Hawaiʻi Island.