Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Lanai

 

 Video Tour of the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center narrated by Kepa Maly,
produced by Anthony Kaauamo Pacheco.

The new Lanai Culture & Heritage Center opened on January 16th, 2010. We are located in the old Dole Administration Building at 730 Lanai Avenue, Room 118. Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The island of Lanai has a rich natural and cultural landscape. This community heritage program seeks to document and share the legacy of Lanai with everyone. Please visit the various pages that make up this web-site to learn more about our island home.

Photographs throughout this web-site come from the collections of Lanai Culture & Heritage Center (Lanai CHC) and Kumu Pono Associates LLC.

Generous Grant from the Agape Foundation Allows Executive Director to Continue with Lanai Culture & Heritage Center

This week (May 15, 2010) the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center announced that Kepa and Onaona Maly would continue in their roles of fulfilling the vision and mission of the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center. An article in the Lanai Today (PDF File) made the announcement and also asked families with ties to Lanai to continue sharing in stewardship of Lanai's cultural legacy. As a part of the work of the heritage center a new position will be filled to assist with daily operations and volunteers will be asked to participate in a wide range of programs.

Award for Work at the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center Received on April 22nd, 2010

 Historic Preservation Lanai Award

This award received by Kepa & Onaona Maly from the Historic Hawai'i Foundation for bringing fruition of the long held dream of a central place on Lanai to collect, preserve and interpret the vestiges of Lanai's past and to perpetuate the culture of the Island, as well as the development of an interpretive trail through the center of the Kapiha'a historical preserve.

For providing a compelling example of how historic preservation initiatives can positively impact the outlook of an entire community. This award is an honor to our community which has worked hard to preserve its history. Mahalo ke Akua!

Pineapple Returns to Lanai

Pineapple blooms again on Lanai. At the January 16, 2010 grand opening of the new Lanai Culture & Heritage Center, the community came together to plant pineapple on Lanai. In addition to the new tops for planting provided by Four Seasons Resorts, a few maturing, potted plants from Sheila & Duane Black were also planted. Two of those plants are already producing fruit. A relative of the bromeliad, pineapple sprouts and creates a scene of beautiful colors and blossoms. You will be able to follow the growth of these plants with photo updates which are posted in thumbnail below.
 
Lanai Culture & Heritage Center Pineapple Garden

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