Harbors and Landing Places of Kohala

Pinnace ‘Imi Loa sailing off Kawaihae. Photo: Mike Varney

Matinée Presentation:

Sailor, canoe builder, and Hawaiian culture/history educator, Kapena Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa, returns to the Lyman Museum to present the third in his series of programs on the harbors and landing places of Hawai‘i Island.  Join him this time for a virtual sail along the coasts of South and North Kohala!  Learn where snow and cold on the shores of a desert coast rivermouth delayed the wedding of a Kaua‘i chief … Sail to places where key events helped forge the Hawaiian Kingdom … View relics of the sugar era, and areas where other societal choices have shaped (and continue to shape) modern Hawai‘i … Consider the effects of geological forces, as well as wind and waves, upon the land and people of the Kohala District.  Kiko’s exceptional presentation is a must-see on either of two occasions:  Monday evening, April 5, or the following afternoon, April 6.

Admission to these wonderful programs is free to Museum members, and $3.00 for nonmembers.  Owing to COVID-19 safety restrictions, masks that meet CDC guidelines must be worn and physical distancing observed.  Temperature checks will be made before you enter the Museum. Seating is therefore very limited; you must reserve your seat/s in advance by calling during business hours, and must check in at the front desk prior to the presentation.  Check-in begins at 6:30PM Monday evening, 2:30PM Tuesday afternoon.  First called, first reserved!  ON MONDAY EVENINGS ONLY, additional parking is available next door at Hilo Union School, Kapiolani St. entrance; park, then walk through our green gate in the rock wall.  E komo mai! 

Please support the Museum by becoming a member, and enjoy all Saigo Series programs, all year round, at no charge!