A Walk Through Time

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park was established in 1916 and was the fifteenth park to be added to the National Park Service system. In the decades that followed, the boundaries, volcanic landscape and the built environment have undergone many changes as the park has evolved. Throughout the history of the park, there have been numerous eruptions, great feats in natural and cultural resource protection, infrastructure development. World War II, and other key historical events.

Watch the video series below to learn about the events that shaped the park both before and after it became a national park.

 

Duration:

10 minutes, 35 seconds

The story of Black soldiers who, in 1915, undertook the construction of a trail between the summit of Kīlauea and the 13,681-foot summit of Mauna Loa volcano remains largely unheard. This video highlights the Buffalo Soldiers, showcasing their dedication in building a 30-mile trail to Mauna Loa's summit

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 17 seconds

Uncovering the past to protect the future - preserving archeological sites for generations to come. Lime-mortar masonry was introduced to Hawaiʻi around the turn of the 19th century.