Event Information
Description
We invite you to hear stories of Hawaii’s past directly from the people who lived it. Join us for an evening of drama, conversation and pupu and hear from:
* Rev. William Richards, missionary and diplomatic envoy for the Kingdom of Hawaii (buried at Waine'e Graveyard);
* Dr. Sarah Eliza Pierce Emerson, Hawaii's first licensed female M.D; and
* Hali`a, a character representing the victims of the smallpox epidemic of 1853
* Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performances start promptly at 6:00 p.m.
* There will be three performances occurring simultaneously, and guests with cycle through all three performances, so please plan on a bit of walking during the event.
* This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly.
* Free parking is available at the site of the event (Waiola Church).
This program is funded through the Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.
Organizer Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Organizer of History Theatre
Lahaina Restoration Foundation is a 501(c)3 Hawai‘i nonprofit organization chartered in 1962. Its purpose is to restore, preserve and protect the physical, historical and cultural legacies of Lahaina, and honor the era of the Hawaiian Monarchy. Its vision is that Lahaina’s prominent place in Hawai‘i’s history and rich cultural traditions are celebrated and, through authentic preservation of significant sites, buildings and artifacts, its story is shared.
