Queen Emma's Summer Palace

I will be at a special event this weekend. "A Day at Queen Emma's Summer Palace" is hosted by the Daughters of Hawaii . "Hanaiakamalama" or Queens Emma's Summer Palace, as it is known today is nestled in the Nu'uana Valley. It was the mountain retreat for Queen Emma between 1857 - 1885, and for her husband King Kameameha IV and their son, Prince Albert Edward. At one time, the house was set to be demolished and its land turned into a baseball field. At this time, the Daughters of Hawaii purchased it, restored it, and turned the palace into a monument of Hawaiian history.

The house's framework was done in Boston, and shipped to Hawaii in 1848 via Cape Horn. It has 6 rooms, one story, and a porch (you can see in the picture above) with Doric columns from the Greek revival period.

After Queen Emma's death, the home was purchased by the Hawaiian Monarchy Government. While in its ownership, the house the was set to be torn down. The Daughters of Hawaii purchased the home in 1913. It is now used as an educational museum and helps them to carry out the organization's mission "to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaii and of historical facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language."

The Daughters of Hawaii were founded in 1903 by seven women who were daughters of American Protestant missionaries. They were born in Hawaii, and were citizens of the Hawaiian kingdom before annexation, and witnessed the inevitable loss of much of the Hawaiian culture. The Daughters of Hawai'i is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by donations, dues, admission fees and fundraising events.

Their main fundraising event of the year, is this one--"A Day at Queen Emma's Summer Palace." Admission to the event is $5 for adults and $1 for children and will go toward the upkeep of this historic building. The event will have ono food, a fashion show, Hawaii crafters and artisans (including Midori Jewelry), and local entertainment. The music lineup will include performances by the Punahou Glee Club (my alma mater!!!), Ka Hale | O Kahala, Keola Chan & Friends, Halau Hula Olana, the Royal Hawaiian Band, and Jerry Santos & Friends.

Please come and support this wonderful organization. The Daughters of Hawaii pledge their full efforts to the preservation of this wonderful place that has its roots firmly planted in the history of Hawaii. Mahalo!!!

What: A Day at Queen Emma's Summer Palace
When: Saturday, Oct. 6
Time: 9am-4pm
Where: 2913 Pali Highway, Queen Emma's Summer Palace
Cost: $5 adults, $1 children
Why: To help support the Daughters of Hawaii in their mission to preserve aspects of our Hawaiian history, culture, an heritage
Booth: Midori Jewelry will be at Booth #5