Exhibits Archives - Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center

December 4, 2024
Changing Landscapes on Lāna‘i
Changing Landscapes on Lāna‘i
December 4, 2024
Plantation Life on Lāna‘i
Plantation Life on Lāna‘i

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Lāna‘i City, Hawai‘i 96763

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We’re seeding the future and cultivating goodness. Our Aloha ‘Āina Program at Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center connects love and respect for the land with hands-on education. Mahalo to @kskaiaulu for their support of this ʻāina education initiative.⁠
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Want to stay in the loop about future programs and projects? Visit the link in our bio to catch up on what we're up to.

One of our museum favorites: Pōhaku Ku‘i ‘Ai or Poi Pounding Stones. Used to mash cooked kalo to make the poi, they were also used to pound other things such as ‘ulu (breadfruit) and ‘uala (sweet potato).⁠
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Interested in learning more? Visit the museum, open Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm.

Celebrate Arbor Day at Kānepuʻu in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy on Saturday, November 1 from 8:30 to 11 am. This volunteer work day will rehabilitate new areas of dry land forest. Volunteers will be eligible to receive native plants from Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center’s garden in gratitude (while supplies last). Mahalo to KS Kaiāulu for its support of this event.⁠
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Scan the QR code on the flyer or email kari@lanaichc.org to sign up.⁠

Things we take for granted in our modern, comfortable communities is how easy it is to shop. Shopping required planning on this island and it still does in some cases. Kūpuna Irene Kamahuialani Cockett Perry reflects on how her 'ohana got food on Lāna'i. A lot of food came from Maui—poi, pork, beef and other staples. Once a week, families of the community would gather to make a communal list of what was needed, then pass it to a captain who sailed to Lāhainā to fulfill their orders. It was a time rooted in community, resourcefulness and connection.

Stroll with us through Lāna‘i City in the 1920s when the pine trees were just beginning to grow and pineapple fields stretched as far as the eye could see. If you love Lāna‘i as much as we do, help us keep its stories and culture alive. ⁠
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Click the link in our bio to support our work.⁠

Behind every family recipe there’s a story to share. Won’t you share yours with us for consideration in our 2026 calendar? Aunty Jo is at the museum every week and is part of our ʻohana.⁠ Visit the link in our bio to read about the ʻohana behind this recipe.

On Saturday, September 6, Lāna‘i Culture and Heritage Center led a group of more than 70 volunteers to Hiʻi for a day of stewardship. For nearly a decade, volunteers have worked to care for this area. Special thanks to Kari Bogner @kkbogs for leading this volunteer event and to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation @nfwf for their ongoing support of this heritage site.

Tap link in bio to see our blog post on our website to learn more.

Stop by our museum for one of these! All funds raised will help preserve the history, traditions and stories of Lāna‘i through our community-based programs. We’re open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm.⁠ Sales must in-person. Sorry we don't ship.⁠
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Visit the link in bio to learn more.

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