Following decades of immigration and oppression by foreigners, the Hawaiian monarchy attempted to raise the people’s spirits through a series of events, laws and organizations designed for just that purpose.
Following decades of immigration and oppression by foreigners, the Hawaiian monarchy attempted to raise the people’s spirits through a series of events, laws and organizations designed for just that purpose.
This first effort at a “Hawaiian Renaissance” began in the 1860s and flourished through the 1880s, but stalled after the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
Following Hawaii’s Statehood in 1959, a second renaissance of native culture and politics blossomed in the 1960s and proliferated in the 1970s and 1980s, with new events, laws and organizations created to promote culture and sovereignty for Hawaiians in their homeland.
From 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Lyman Museum, Big Island historian Boyd D. Bond will guide the audience through this maze of events and examine where the modern movement has taken us thus far.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii. Located in historic downtown Hilo at 276 Haili St., the museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For additional information about this special exhibit and museum admission, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.