History

An event celebrating Queen Lili’uokalani's birthday this weekend kicked off Hawaiian History Month. More events are scheduled throughout September.

The collections, hosted by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association, focus on war and genocide during the 1930s and 1940s. UH Mānoa is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected for the traveling exhibit.

Oʻahu resident Kenichi Yabusaki has a new memoir about what he and his family endured during and after World War II. HPR's Russell Subiono has more.

Shiloh Francis is one of 53 national finalists announced last week. In addition to a $1,000 prize, Francis will receive an archive of American history books as recognition at a local ceremony.

We tip our hat to Duke Kahanumoku as Duke's OceanFest winds up this weekend, and we hear about a new book from author Todd Balf highlighting the golden age of swimming and the kings of the water.

A nonprofit is looking for art proposals that interpret stories about Lahaina. The deadline to apply is Sept. 8.

We transport you to an island whose World War II history is unknown to many: Guam — "Where America's Day Begins." In December 1941, Japan seized Guam from the United States and controlled it for nearly three years. The U.S. recaptured the island on July 21, 1944 — now known as Liberation Day.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has digitized nearly 300 historic photos of Lahaina dating back to 1900. The goal is to preserve archives in case of natural disasters.

This week The Conversation hosted some special guests who traveled all the way from Madeira, an island over 500 miles southwest of mainland Portugal.

The vessel Falls of Clyde may be one step closer to leaving Honolulu Harbor. Another round of bidding is now open on removing the historic ship, which was built nearly 150 years ago in Scotland. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.