Royal Hawaiian Band Performance

The Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace Friday, January 12 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for

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Nā Koa o Ka Mōʻī: The Royal Guard

Now open in the Bartels Gallery in the Palace Basement, “Nā Koa o Ka Mōʻī: The Royal Guard" exhibit offers a captivating journey through the storied history of the Royal Guard, tracing their inception by King Kamehameha I to their revival in the 1960s. In celebration of the 60th anniversary

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Hawaii Ponoi

Words by King David Kalākaua, Music by Henri Berger

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King Kalakaua’s 187th Birthday Celebration

WHEN: Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm WHERE: ʻIolani Palace, 364 South King St. COST: Free to the public Join us at ʻIolani Palace on November 16 as we celebrate the birthday of Hawaiʻi’s last ruling king, David Kalākaua, also known as the “Merrie Monarch.” Born

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Poi Supper at ʻIolani Palace

Poi Supper Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join The Friends of ʻIolani Palace as we say  Hauʻoli Lā Hānau to Queen Liliʻuokalani with a special poi supper. Enjoy ʻono Hawaiian food and live musical performances on the beautiful grounds of ʻIolani Palace, while supporting our mission to

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Poi Supper

POI SUPPER POI SUPPER AT ʻIOLANI PALACECelebrating Queen Liliʻuokalani's 185th Birthday | Sunday, September 3, 2023 We had a vision: where community gathered for lūʻau and kanikapila on the ʻIolani Palace grounds. Mahalo palena ʻole to everyone who came together to make that vision a reality! Three-hundred guests gathered for

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See a Life-Size Portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Last Reigning Monarch of Hawai‘i

See a Life-Size Portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Last Reigning Monarch of Hawai‘i The William Cogswell painting, now on display at the National Portrait Gallery, was likely a means for the ruler to assert her right to the throne

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‘IOLANI PALACE INSTALLS NEW PROTECTIVE CASE FOR HISTORIC QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI QUILT

VIDEO INCLUDED: ‘IOLANI PALACE INSTALLS NEW PROTECTIVE CASE FOR HISTORIC QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI QUILT HONOLULU (July 18, 2023) – Guests of ‘Iolani Palace will have a clearer view of the Queen Liliʻuokalani quilt after The Friends of ‘Iolani Palace installed a new plexiglass case to protect one of the most important

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Members Exclusive Ornament – July 2023

Member Exclusive Ornament Member Exclusive: 3D ‘Iolani Palace OrnamentNow Available to Order We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated 3D 'Iolani Palace Ornament is now available to order, exclusively for our esteemed members of The Friends of 'Iolani Palace. Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship of this meticulously

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​ Kalākaua Legacy Tour

The Kalākaua Legacy tour will showcase the life and legacy of our last ruling King, who was known as the “Merrie Monarch” and was instrumental in the revitalization of Hawaiian culture during his reign in the late 1800s. The tour will feature historical accounts and personal items belonging to King

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