In the time before highways and motor vehicles, harbors and landing places were the important links among different districts, other islands and foreign lands.
In the time before highways and motor vehicles, harbors and landing places were the important links among different districts, other islands and foreign lands.
Join sailor and canoe builder Kapena Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa (“Captain Kiko”) at the Lyman Museum for his presentation of ‘Harbors and Landing Places of Kona’ as he takes attendees on a journey with stories and pictures along the coast of Kona. He will be discussing the geological, wind and sea, and social/historical factors that make landings come and go, and sharing some events that occurred at these unique places.
Captain Kiko will present the program on two days: From 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Admission to these programs is free to museum members, and $3 for nonmembers. Due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, masks that meet CDC guidelines must be worn and physical distancing observed. Those attending will have their temperature checked before entering the museum. Seating is limited. Seat reservations are required and can be made by calling during business hours, and attendees must check in at the front desk prior to the presentation.
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. On Monday evenings only, additional parking is available next door at Hilo Union School, Kapiolani Street entrance.
The Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili St., Hilo. For more information, call 935-5021.
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