Our Mission is...

to preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the study of the history of Hawaiʻi.

E mālama, hoʻomau, a paipai i ke aʻo ʻana i ka moʻolelo o Hawaiʻi nei.

We are a dynamic organization that cultivates knowledge of the history of Hawaiʻi for the benefit of Hawaiʻi and the world.

He ʻahahui ehuehu e mahi ana i ka ʻike moʻolelo Hawaiʻi no ka pono o Hawaiʻi a me ke ao ākea.

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Together we can mālama our history for future generations.

Text malama to 50155 to donate. 

2026 Annual Giving Campaign

Inside the Hawaiian Historical Society, history isn't just stored-it breathes. 

When you read the pages of Alexander Liholiho's (Kamehameha IV) diary on his diplomatic voyage, account reports from Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Educational Society, or Queen Emma’s fundraiser for Hansen’s disease patients, it’s not just paper. You are reading first hand accounts of our Ali'i experiencing the world around them and building a stronger lāhui (community). You have the ability to touch the pages they touched and connect over similar values–to leave the world a better place. 

Our archives hold irreplaceable information and encourage you to turn this into knowledge.

But time is a quiet adversary. Without care, a page lost is a legacy forgotten. 

Join us to ensure the ink won’t fade. 

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Your gift today supports:

  • Archival-grade supplies and specialized maintenance to preserve the physical materials
  • Digitization projects that preserve and increase visibility of this information
  • Outreach programs and publications to engage our communities

You can support us by:

  • Making a monetary donation via the "Donate" button or text malama to 50155
  • Read more about HHS' memberships and become a member via "Become a Member" button
  • Vote for us as a featured non-profit with Target Circle Community Giving 
  • Visit the store and purchase a product

As a 501c(3) non-profit all donations and memberships are tax deductible.

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You can also help by purchasing products from our Wish List on Amazon. The items listed will help us with Emergency Disaster Prepardness supplies and general office administration. You can visit our wish list by clicking the button below. All products purchased will be mailed directly to the Hawaiian Hisotorical Society. Product donations are still tax deductible.

 

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