"Endless is the good that I have given you to enjoy."--Kamehameha I
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? And where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this & much more only at Pu`ukohola Heiau!
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Join Our Online Ohana!
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube...No matter where you are, there are many ways for YOU to experience the wonders of Hawaii & the Pacific Islands every day!
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Transit of Venus
On June 5, 2012, join park staff at the Visitor Center to watch a rare astronomical event: the Transit of Venus.
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2012 Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Celebrate the unique culture of Hawaii during the 2012 Ho`okuikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival August 11-12, 2012.
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Sharks!
Hale o Kapuni Heiau is a submerged temple once dedicated to the shark gods. Today, you can often observe sharks in the murky waters of Pelekane Bay.
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Keiki Activities
We offer a variety of programs for keiki (children). In addition to hands-on exhibits, we offer the popular Junior Ranger & Scout Ranger programs.
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Man Misses Boat, Becomes High Chief
John Young was one of the most influential figures in Hawaiian history. Stranded in Hawai'i in 1790, he became a trusted advisor to Kamehameha I.
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Inspire. Connect. Preserve
Hawaii Pacific Parks Association is a nonprofit cooperating association that operates a Bookstore that helps support the park's programs.
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Just for Teachers
Every year, Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site provides curriculum-based educational programs for school groups of all ages and class sizes.
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Explore Our Island!
Volcanoes, petroglyphs, astronomical observatories...Hawai'i Island has it all! Here are some places you should visit when you are on the Island:
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Did You Know?
The British sailor John Young had a very interesting mid-life career change. In 1790 he became stranded on Hawai'i Island on his 46th birthday. He spent the next half of his life in the service of the Kamehameha dynasty and served as a high chief (ali'i nui). He went on to live to the age of 93! More...