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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Parklooking south from recreation coastline
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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
History & Culture
 

The history of old Hawaii comes alive at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau. Walk along the ocean, past Keone’ele Cove where once only ali'i (chiefs) were allowed to go. Imagine the Kapu breakers fleeing their pursuers as they swim across the bay to the safety of the pu'uhonua. Marvel at the engineering accomplishments of the Hawaiians as you pass along the great wall and heiau. The people and places here have left many stories waiting to be told.

 

Review a short glossary of Hawaiian words.

 

coconut tree  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the coconut tree was an important resource in Hawai'i? It served as a source of food and water, material for building and rope making, and was made into drums. Cutting down the coconut grove of another person's was considered an act of war.

Last Updated: January 08, 2008 at 23:22 EST