Preserving The Legacy

The Friends of `Iolani Palace organization supports, guides, and manages Palace activities, providing caring stewardship for this Hawaiian landmark and national treasure. It currently administers the Palace under a lease with the State of Hawai`i.

Mrs. Lili`uokalani Kawananakoa Morris, grandniece of Queen Kapi`olani, founded The Friends of `Iolani Palace in 1966. Since that time, The Friends has supported and guided the restoration and management of the Palace building by obtaining donations and grant monies, spearheading efforts to acquire original Palace furnishings, many of which have been scattered throughout the world, and actively managing and assisting with Palace activities.

The Friends is also dedicated to preserving the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and to providing visitors with a fresh understanding of Hawaii's royal heritage. The main goal of the Friends is to operate the palace as an educational facility -- especially for the children of Hawai`i.

The Friends of `Iolani Palace 2008-2009 Board of Directors

Officers

• Puchi Romig - President
• Quentin Kawananakoa - 1st Vice President
• Melanie Holt - 2nd Vice President
• Danton Wong - 3rd Vice President
• John Walker, Jr. - Treasurer
• Robert Alm - Corporate Secretary

Members

• W. Frank Brown
• DeSoto Brown
• Robert Crowell
• Van Horn Diamond
• Jamy Hagen
• Ken Hayashida
• H.K. Bruss Keppeler
• Charles Pearson, III
• Crystal Rose
• S. Terry Wells

Director Emeritus

• Agnes C. Conrad
• Rhoda E. A. Hackler
• Robert A. Hite
• Aaron Levine
• Elia A. Long
• Jean B. Stevens

Honorary Advisors

• Governor George R. Ariyoshi
• Senator Daniel K. Akaka
• Michael J. Fisch
• Marchesa Kapiolani Marignoli
• Oswald K. Stender