Tea & Treasures: A Private Archival Experience
Tea & Treasures: A Private Archival Experience
This premium cultural program offers guests exclusive access to rarely seen artifacts from the organization's archival collection, paired with traditional afternoon tea service and hands-on historical activities. Limited seating ensures an intimate, personalized experience at one of Honolulu's most significant historic sites.
Event Highlights Include:
Rare Archival Presentation – Guests will enjoy a curated presentation of historic artifacts in the library, with white-glove, self-guided interaction and opportunities for Q&A with Archivist Kyle Hart.
Historic Grounds Tour – Explore the mission grounds and step inside the traditional hale pili (grass house), gaining insight into 19th-century life in Hawaii.
Printing Press Experience – Each guest will operate the historic printing press, creating their own keepsake print to take home under the guidance of Director of Education Mike Smola.
Afternoon Tea Service – Award-winning Tea at 1024 will provide traditional high tea service featuring local flavors, including signature scones with clotted cream, delicate tea sandwiches, and homemade sweets.
Live Music – Enjoy live acoustic music performed by Jason Laeha throughout the afternoon.
Following the program, the Hale Kū'ai (gift shop) will be open for guests.