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ABOUT THE PALACE
Background, general information, and Event Calendar.
The Friends of `Iolani Palace: Preserving the Legacy
History, mission, and efforts of the Friends of `Iolani Palace, including:
- Mission Statement in Hawaiian and English
- List of Board Members
- Strategic Vision & Plan
Palace Building and Grounds: Inside The Palace
Descriptions of Grand Hall, Throne Room, Blue Room, State Dining Room, Private Suites.
Palace Building and Grounds: Grounds
Descriptions of Sacred Mound, Barracks, Coronation Pavilion, Gated Entrances.
Job openings.
HISTORY: A PLACE FOR ROYALTY
A Palace For Royalty: Early History
History of the Palace site and building of the Palace by King David Kalakaua, the "Merry Monarch."
Account of the overthrow of the monarchy with a focus on Queen Lili`uokalani (Liliuokalani).
How the Palace was used from the end of the monarchy until the late twentieth-century restoration efforts. Includes a section on Missing Furnishings.
VISIT THE PALACE
General information, brief description and links to more information on the Grand and Gallery Tours, band concerts, Kama`aina Sundays, special events, and location. Also contains What to Expect When Visiting.
Information on the Grand Tour, a docent-guided tour of the Palace history and interiors, and self-guided tour of the Palace Galleries:
- Hours
- Reservation and Ticket Office Hours, Location, and Phone Numbers
- Language Tours
- Admission
- Accessibility
Information on the Audio Tour, a pre-recorded audio tour of the Palace history and interiors, and self-guided tour of the Palace Galleries:
- Hours
- Reservation and Ticket Office Hours, Location, and Phone Numbers
- Language Tours
- Admission
- Accessibility
Information on the Gallery Tour, a self-guided tour of the Palace Galleries (only):
- Hours
- Ticket Office Hours, Location, and Phone Numbers
- Language Tours
- Admission
- Accessibility
Description of Kama`aina Sunday events, when the Palace and Galleries are open free to the community. Includes scheduled dates and accessibility accommodations.
Information for those planning school tours of the Palace.
Description of location with map the Capitol District and directions on getting there by bus.
EVENTS
Community, Celebration, Learning
Announcements for Upcoming Special Events and regular events like:
- Classes, including: Brown Bagging to Conversational Hawaiian and Quilting
- Royal Hawaiian Band Concerts, with concert schedule and background on band.
- Facilities and Grounds Use Policy
Descriptions of Past Events of note.
SERVICES
Facilities and Grounds Use Guide
A guide for those considering using Palace facilities for educational, cultural, or other events.
Curatorial and Archival Services
Photography and Videography Policies and Services
A guide to photography and videography policies and services like photographic reproduction and permission to use Palace photographic materials.
SHOP
VOLUNTEER
Highlights of the fun and satisfaction of volunteering. Includes list of volunteer opportunities like Guardian, Greeter, Clerical, and others. Also:
- What’s a Docent?, which describes the wonderful opportunity to help share the ` Iolani Palace story.
SUPPORT
Friends, Members, Donors Perpetuate the Heritage
Explanation of the importance of financial support for perpetuating `Iolani Palace as an important landmark and historic legacy.
Invitation to join The Friends; list of Membership Benefits; How to Join (mail, phone, fax); downloadable (.pdf) Membership Application; table of Membership Categories.
Invitation to support the Palace with donations with sections for Pulama `Ia - Adopt an Artifact:
- Individual Giving
to link directly to Palace item in Network for Good - Unrestricted Gifts
- Restricted Gifts
- Operations Endowment Fund
- Increase Gift with Employer’s Matching Contribution
- Tribute Gift
- Gifts of Membership
- Planned Giving
- Gifts of Appreciated Property or Stock
- Business Giving
- Benefits of Business Giving
- Business Giving Ideas
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Direct Cash Contributions
- Matching Gifts
- Dollars for Doers
- Gifts in Kind
- Annual Gala
CONTACT
Contact information items for e-mail, Mail, Location-Phones, Tour Information, Shop, Volunteer Information, Membership,Friends of `Iolani Palace
SITE INFORMATION
Notes On Hawaiian Language Display
Notes on how the Hawaiian language is displayed on this site and Why Is This Important?
Copyrights, Disclaimers, Notices
Privacy statement and information about using site visitor’s information.
Describes general purposes of the site.
Index to site features.