Lihue plantation company originated in 1849 as a partnership between charles reed bishop, judge william l. Waialeale, said to be the wettest spot on earth due to the abundant rainfall there. My partners, the harwin brothers, and i came to cape town in 95 and saw the huge opportunity for us to provide healthy island style food for south africa and beyond. Let us be your personal concierge and reserve your activities for your amazing vacation in paradise. The royal coconut coast lines the east side of kauai, and consists of white sand beaches backed by a beautiful mountain range, and the magnificent mount waialeale. Ksc property varies from one mile to one and a half miles in width and runs approximately 12 miles in length.
We are the largest library on kauai, located in central lihue within walking distance of many state and county buildings. West of then was one of my absolute favorite books the author a 20something. Interview with john berry, founder of kauai south africa. Kauai hindu monastery in kauai island in hawaii is the only hindu monastery in the north american continent some of kaua. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Wichman takes you on a tour of the legends of kokee, kauai s rare mountain top forest. Historic places of kauai kauai is the oldest island in the hawaiian chain, giving its people a strong appreciation for local history and culture.
In sarah vowells 2011 walkabout through hawaiian history, unfamiliar. Koloa, on kauais southern shores, was a major whaling port as well as home to the states first sugar mill built in the 1830s. History was passed from one generation to the next in the oral tradition of songs and chants. Legends of kokee, by the kauai historical society by kauai historical society the kauai store. On your visit to waimea canyon and kokee state park, be sure to drop into the kokee natural history museum just over 15 miles up kokee road. Veggie buntch chatted to john berry, one of the original three who started the kauai franchise. Kekaha school worked on the projects by sending home free books to help build home libraries and increased the rate of parents reading with keiki by hosting a pair of parent literacy nights. The history of kauai prior to the arrival of the missionaries is based entirely upon oral tradition passed down in the form of stories and chants, so records can vary greatly. Kauai describes the early emergence of kauai as an island separate and distinctive from the. From captain cooks arrival in waimea to the first sugar plantation in koloa, take the time to explore kauais rich history.
Led by principal marilyn asahi, the kekaha elementary school staff was recently thanked for their work with students by a catered breakfast from marks place and contemporary flavors catering. Little was recorded in words though there are concrete reminders of kauai history all around the island. Kokee natural history museum hui o laka activities on. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Kekaha is located on the southwest side of the island of kauai at 21.
The history of kauai hawaii is shaped in large part by its geographic location as the westernmost of the islands in the main archipelago. At the end of the paved road, another 3 miles, are two viewpoints overlooking kalalau valley. Its permanent and rotating displays of photos and artifacts provide insight into the islands social and natural history. It serves the largest population center on kauai and is one of two oceanfront public libraries in hawaii. It has gone through a lot through the ages, from its ancient roots and first settlers, to the arrival of the westerners, and to its current form as part of a state under the us. All about kauai, hawaii facts about the garden isle kauai. The gift shop has many books on these and other subjects, along with jewelry, gifts and art. Kekaha white pages phone books in hawaii hi whitepages. Most appear as stonewalled ruins, some have been at least partially restored. Marshall was the first plantation manager of record in 1853 to 1854. The fourth largest island, kauai called the garden island occupies an area of 552 square miles. Designed by architect stephen oyakawa, our 22,300 sq. Hawaii route 50 passes through the community, leading northwest 7 miles 11 km to its end at the pacific missile range facility and east 15 miles 24 km to kalaheo. Located on the far west side of kauai, kekaha beach park is best left for watching the sunset and beach combing.
Kokee natural history museum kekaha 2020 all you need to. Kekaha is not forgotten, said hawaii senate president ron kouchi. Visit us at the aston islander on the beach 8088210703, kauai shores 8088221474 and hilton garden inn 8088222483. Tara bray smith tells her own personal history as well as the history of her family the fayes from the west side. The sugar industry brought an influx of immigrants from asia and europe who have shaped much of kauais history and contributed to its cultural diversity. This means that the first arrivalsvoyagers from the marquesas islands who began appearing in about 300 to 450 a. They are, in order of popularity, oahu, maui, the big island of hawaii, kauai, molokai and. The result is a levelheaded, engaging look at kauai.
Kauai is a place full of joy where customers can experience our cuisine, have a sunbath, listen to a good music, have a drink or just take a snack. The highest point on kauai is 5,242 feet above sea level at the the top of mt. Kekaha native, keao nesmith composed this mele chant that takes a modern twist on the experiences on the island of kauai with a companion. Page 3 hawaii travel information there are six major hawaiian islands for you to choose from when planning your hawaii trip or vacation.
Hawaii state public library system kapaa public library. Princeville once again became a cattle ranch in 1895 and still has hundreds of acres of open pasture land as well as over 700 acres of kalo farmed in hanalei valley. Kauai history facts and timeline kauai, hawaii hi, usa in ancient times, the island of kauai was populated by migrants from the 2,000mile 3,220km distant polynesian archipelago of the marquesas, who arrived in their doublehulled outrigger canoes crammed with pigs, chickens, dogs and all manner of crops including taro, coconuts, sugar. Gathered here for the first time are the delightful stories behind the placenames of ancient kauai. Being the oldest populated main island in hawaii, you can be sure that kauai has a lot of history. Robert wenkam is the author of kauai and the park country of hawaii 4. Hawaii state public library system lihue public library. Bestselling author and longtime hawaii resident, andrew doughty, unlocks the secrets of an. The separate kingdom is certain to become the authoritative history of the island long regarded by many as the most beautiful in the hawaiian archipelago.
We invite you to explore this special 52page section dedicated to this years over 90 winners and their runnersup, the. This book definitely succeeds as a readable, laymen introduction to kauai history. This all new eleventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Kauai and niihaus unique physical position has placed it ironically within. Geologically, kauai is the oldest of the major hawaiian islands. We have three concierge locations along the royal coconut coast to serve you. The princeville at hanalei resort was established in the 1970s and remains kauais premier visitor destination. Kunichika, kauai historical society online at alibris. Ideal conditions within an ancient cave system are revealing a rich history that reaches back to a time before humans settled the island and extends to the present day. Strong wind, waves and river run off leave the water brown at times. We dedicate this section to our beautiful island home, kauai. Kauai is nicknamed the garden isle because of the beautiful lush green mountains and valleys. That would be my first choice but i would like to hear about other kinds of fiction andor hawaiian islands too.
Here you will find stories of yesterday, places made famous by hollywood, and breathtaking scenery. Kauai books, kauai history, story of koloa, ancient place. I went to school here and had teachers who instilled the value of reading. Kekaha oceanside kauai 4481 mamo rd, kekaha, hawaii 96752 rated 4. Skip paying for a bus tour and make the most of your vacation time with the freedom to stop and go as you please.
To learn more about kauai s rich culture and history, visit the kauai museum in lihue. Kekaha beach park 2020 all you need to know before you. About khs history of khs the keepers of history khs newsletters contact khs about kauai history of kauai historical sites support khs. Give a lot of info about kauai and has good hawaiirelated books. Discover the best kauai hawaii travel books in best sellers. The history of kauai is also unique as the last to join a united hawaii, as the first. Explore kauai at your own pace with this audio tour app that uses gps to guide you to and around some of the islands top attractions. Theresa catholic school, kekaha, hi, kekaha, hawaii. While most of the chant takes place in his home of kekaha, all of kauai is represented from the east on the peaks of kalalea to the base of the mountains in the west, at pokii. South shore of kauai through koloa and poipu ka ala hele waiwai hooilina o koloa, or the koloa heritage trail, is a 14stop, selfguided 10mile tour of the koloa and poipu areas most important cultural, historical and geological sites, with descriptive plaques that explain each spots significance. At the museum learn about native birds, plants, and history of kauai s. Kokee natural history museum hui o laka in kauai kekaha, hawaii. Buy the kauai album by carol wilcox, john wehrheim, t. The origins of princeville go all the way back to 1842 when british subject and sea captain godfrey rhodes along with frenchman john bernard were given a 50year government lease of 150 acres of land along the hanalei river.