Referred to as the Great Mahele (or the Mahele), this pivotal series of events in Hawaiian history took place between 1845 and 1855, when the kingdom was in economic and social transition and Kamehameha III was anxiously looking for a way forward.
Referred to as the Great Mahele (or the Mahele), this pivotal series of events in Hawaiian history took place between 1845 and 1855, when the kingdom was in economic and social transition and Kamehameha III was anxiously looking for a way forward.
The king sought advice from his counselors, and the result was the (1844) Act to Quiet Land Titles, which set in motion a 10-year process to divide and redefine land ownership in the Islands.
Hawaii Island historian Boyd D. Bond surveys the who, what, when, where and why of this turning point in the development of modern Hawaii during a presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum.
Admission to this program is free to museum members, $3 for nonmembers. Space is limited; first come, first seated.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.
The museum, located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo, is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.