IOLANI PALACE HOSTS GUARDIAN TRAINING ON KAMAAINA SUNDAYS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 IOLANI PALACE HOSTS GUARDIAN TRAINING ON KAMAAINA SUNDAYS HONOLULU (February 18, 2020) – Are you passionate about Hawaiian history and looking to share this passion with others? If so, consider volunteering with The Friends of

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IOLANI PALACE INTRODUCES NEW KAANA IKE SPOTLIGHT TALKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 IOLANI PALACE INTRODUCES NEW KAANA IKE SPOTLIGHT TALKS HONOLULU (February 26, 2020) – In an effort to share the knowledge and insights of Palace staff and volunteers with guests, Iolani Palace proudly presents Kaana Ike

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Aloha Authentic Ep 104: ʻIolani Palace – The Former Residence of Hawaiian Royalty

“In this episode of Aloha Authentic, we speak with the new Executive Director of The Friends of ʻIolani Palace, Paula Akana, about the Palace’s rich history. Learn the little details about the Royal Family and the overthrow from historian Zita Cup Choy, and hear a song Hawaiʻi’s last Queen wrote

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Thousands of artifacts were taken when Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown. Now, some have returned home to Iolani Palace

The Helen Ladd Thompson Revocable Living Trust donated 113 objects the family had inherited from ancestors Antone and Emily Rosa. Antone Rosa was a government official who served both King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani — the last two monarchs of Hawaii — in numerous positions in the late 19th century.

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Iolani Palace docent shares love of volunteering at historic site

Iolani Palace historian and docent educator Zita Cup Choy is a familiar face on the palace grounds. She was a member of the first docent class back in 1977 and shared in the excitement as the palace was reopened to the public in May 1978.

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MORE THAN 100 ITEMS RETURN HOME TO IOLANI PALACE

MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 MORE THAN 100 ITEMS RETURN HOME TO IOLANI PALACE Helen Ladd Thompson Revocable Trust donation includes historical documents, royal orders, and long-lost photographs HONOLULU (Jan. 22, 2020) – The Friends of Iolani Palace has welcomed home more than

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The Friends of Iolani Palace Volunteer and Docent Training classes

Considered a national treasure and the only official state residence for royalty in the country, Iolani Palace welcomes visitors to learn about its history. And now, you can be a part of it. Zita Cup Choy, Iolani Palace Historian, joins us this morning with all of the details.

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WANTED: HAWAIIAN HISTORY AND CULTURAL ENTHUSIASTS TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE FRIENDS OF IOLANI PALACE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WANTED: HAWAIIAN HISTORY AND CULTURAL ENTHUSIASTS TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE FRIENDS OF IOLANI PALACE Share Stories with Adults and Keiki as Docents and Guardians HONOLULU (Jan. 8, 2020) – Help bring the rich history of Iolani Palace and Hawaii’s monarchy to life as a volunteer with The

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IOLANI PALACE ANNOUNCES REFRESHED NA MOOLELO LECTURE SERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165   IOLANI PALACE ANNOUNCES REFRESHED NA MOOLELO LECTURE SERIES Free presentations to take place on Kamaaina Sundays HONOLULU (January 6, 2020) – Iolani Palace has refreshed its Na Moolelo Lecture Series to offer free community

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2019 IOLANI PALACE ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 2019 IOLANI PALACE ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE Limited-edition piece inspired by the Prince’s Own helmet plate HONOLULU (November 26, 2019) – Iolani Palace has unveiled its 2019 Palace Ornament, inspired by a helmet plate belonging to

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