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    Iolani Palace > Blog > Press Releases > ‘Iolani Palace to Receive Federal Grant to Develop Exhibit Plan

‘Iolani Palace to Receive Federal Grant to Develop Exhibit Plan

September 12, 2013
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‘Iolani Palace is pleased to announce it will be the recipient of a $65,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to plan new exhibits for its basement galleries.

Read the full press release here
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Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and a registered National Historic Landmark.

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In celebration of #NationalOceansMonth, we're host In celebration of #NationalOceansMonth, we're hosting an ocean-focused Kamaʻāina Sunday on June 11. During this event presented by @asbhawaii, you're invited to enjoy ʻono food and free tours, see live entertainment, participate in keiki activities, and attend presentations to learn more about the cultural, ecological and spiritual significance of the kai (ocean) surrounding our islands. 

In addition to free tours for kamaʻāina, all attendees are encouraged to take advantage of various activities including a reading of Uncle’s Magic Thrownet, an exciting fish craft, a presentation by Surfrider Spirit Sessions and more. Throughout the day, guests will also have the opportunity to visit an educational booth where they will learn about the Genki Ala Wai Project and make their own Genki Balls.

Gates to ‘Iolani Palace will open at 8:30 a.m. with activities and tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaii State ID, Hawaii driver’s license or proof of Hawaii residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaii resident. For more information, visit www.iolanipalace.org/visit/kamaaina-sundays.
On this day in 1845, Miriam Kekāuluohi passed awa On this day in 1845, Miriam Kekāuluohi passed away.  Born in 1806, she was a niece of King Kamehameha I.

After the death of Kamehameha I, Kekāuluohi became a wife of Kamehameha II.  After her husband’s passing, she married Charles Kanaʻina and remained with him until her death. 

They built a small house named Pohukaina on the ʻIolani Palace grounds, where they lived with their son, William Charles Lunalilo, who would become the first elected King in 1873.  Kekāuluohi served as Kuhina Nui (premier or co-ruler) during the reign of Kamehameha III from 1839 until her death in 1845. 

She was interred in the royal tomb on the palace grounds and later buried at sea, according to an 1892 Pacific Commercial Advertiser article:

“At the dead of night, the canoe bearing the remains of Kekāuluohi, manned by a crew of native kahu (attendants) left Waikīkī. They went to a point many miles off Diamond Head. When they reached the place, prayers (kānaenae) were offered according to the ancient rites of burial. When the ceremony was over, the bones of Kekāuluohi, carefully wrapped up in white clothes, were consigned to the deep. One of the crew, who is still living, testified that when they threw the royal remains into the ocean, phosphorescent light illuminated the spot, and they could distinctly see the remains descending slowly towards the bottom. Those who are not of a superstitious mind, and who disbelieve in wonders, are recommended to consider the words of Calpurnia to Caesar, her husband: When beggars die, there are no comets seen. The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes. The crew returned from their solemn mission, but they were in honor bound not to reveal the exact position where they buried Kekāuluohi.”
Introducing The Spirit of Hawaiʻi, a virtual work Introducing The Spirit of Hawaiʻi, a virtual workshop presented by @quiltfolk. Enjoy the needlework of our magical islands, all from the comfort of home and sew two unique projects to treasure. We are delighted to be featured in this six-hour experience which was filmed on Oʻahu by the Quiltfolk Adventure Team and includes a private tour of ʻIolani Palace, the ancient art of kapa making, quilts at the Honolulu festival and much more. To find out all of the details, visit the link in bio.

Quittfolk have kindly offered us a discount code to share with you all for The Spirit of Hawaiʻi workshop. Use code HawaiiQF20 to get 20% off the workshop, valid until June 8. The workshop premieres live on June 9 and 10 but you will then have lifetime access to all of the recordings, allowing you to watch at your convenience.

To use the discount code: go to the Quiltfolk website, add the workshop to your cart and enter the discount code either in the shopping cart or during checkout.
On this day in 1892, Bandmaster Henry Berger was m On this day in 1892, Bandmaster Henry Berger was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Kapiʻolani by Her Majesty Queen Liliʻuokalani.

This honor was given the day after the Royal Hawaiian Band performed a testimonial concert to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of his arrival in Hawaiʻi. Reserved seats were sold out and it was standing room only. Most of the expenses were donated so the net proceeds of $631.25 (worth $17,810.75 in 2018) were given to Bandmaster Berger as a thank you for his years of service.

First photo: Royal Hawaiian Band with Berger front and center (PC: Hawaiʻi State Archives). Second photo: Berger. Third photo: Royal Order of Kapiʻolani.

#IolaniPalace #HawaiiHistory #HawaiianHistory #HawaiiMuseum #HawaiianArtifacts #RoyalHawaiianBand
Grab lunch and head over to ʻIolani Palace for LI Grab lunch and head over to ʻIolani Palace for LIVE lunchtime entertainment! The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform today, June 2, from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Find all upcoming Royal Hawaiian Band concerts at the link in bio.
On this day in 1887, electric lights illuminated t On this day in 1887, electric lights illuminated the interior of the Palace for the first time.

During his worldwide journey in 1881, Kalākaua visited the International Exposition of Electricity in Paris. Several weeks later, he spent an evening visiting Thomas Edison in New York City. 

The King paid for the electric plant to provide power for the incandescent lights in the Palace.  Thousands of dollars were spent on the plant, wires, fixtures, and staff who came from the East Coast of the United States. The plant provided lights for the Palace, the Bungalow, Hale Koa (ʻIolani Barracks), and perhaps also the Government Hotel on the corner of Hotel and Richards Streets. 

PC: John Wehrheim
On Saturday, May 28, 1881, King Kalākaua arrived On Saturday, May 28, 1881, King Kalākaua arrived in Calcutta, India. The Calcutta Englishman reported that he expressed a wish that all formalities in respect to his visit be set aside. “His Majesty is a finished English scholar, and is musical, being not only able to perform on a variety of instruments, but also compose; his is also a poet…he takes delight in playing cricket, chess, baseball, archery and billiards. He is passionately fond of anything military...” 

After landing, Kalākaua visited the Zoological gardens and attended a concert in the City Park. The following day escorted by the Chief Justice of Bengal Sir Richard Garth, he visited the Courts, listening to several cases conducted by native lawyers, in the English language. Kalākaua left Calcutta on May 30 on a large railway car heading across the Indian sub-continent for Bombay, now known as Mumbai.
In 1977, the reproduction carpet installation in T In 1977, the reproduction carpet installation in Throne Room was completed. 

The Throne Room carpet has a special design featuring monstera and fern leaves in shades of red and green. In 1911, the original carpet, still in fairly good condition, was taken to the Honolulu Scrap Iron Company on Halekauwila Street. Potential buyers were told it would be cut it into sizes to suit purchasers. Several center sections were given to the Bishop Museum. 

In the 1970s, Friends of ʻIolani Palace member Mrs. Walter F. Judd found a piece of the carpet with the border design in the Washington State Historical Society Museum.  The replica carpet, which measures 29’ x 51’, was created from these precious fragments was woven by the Hugh Mackay, Ltd. of London. 

If you visit the Throne Room and glance down, the design is upside down. To view the carpet as it was intended, stand with your back to throne to see it right-side up.
#Onthisday, May 24, 1883, Princess Ruth Keʻelikō #Onthisday, May 24, 1883, Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani died in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island.
 
Ruth Keʻelikōlani was born on February 9, 1826, to Chiefess Kalanipauahi and Gov. Kekūanāoʻa. She was a hānai sister of  Kamehameha IV and V.
 
Princess Ruth  was one of the most powerful and influential women of her time. She served as governor of Hawai’i Island for 21 years and by the mid-1800s had become the richest woman in the islands. 

Princess Ruth held tight to tradition. Though she could understand English, she communicated exclusively in Hawaiian. In Kona, she chose to live in a large traditional structure rather than the western-style house on the same property. The home that Ruth built on Oʻahu, Keōua Hale (pictured), rivaled ʻIolani Palace in size and grandeur. 
 
Over the years, the princess became known for the tragedies she suffered more than her achievements. Her mother died soon after she was born. Her first husband died at the age of 22. All three of her children died young: William Pitt Kīnaʻu, Keolaokalani Davis, and Leleiohoku.
 
Princess Ruth lay in state in her Emma Street home in Honolulu before her funeral, which took place on May 25.
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