"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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2013 Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Celebrate Hawaiian culture during the 41st Annual Ho`okuikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival August 17-18, 2013.
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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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A Place of Destiny
The completion of Pu`ukohola Heiau by Kamehameha in 1791 played a cruical role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.
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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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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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Volunteer in YOUR Park!
Whether you wish to volunteer for an hour, a day, a week, or longer, there are opportunities for you to get involved as a volunteer in YOUR Park!
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Did You Know?
There are actually three temples at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site: Pu'ukohola Heiau, which was built by Kamehameha, Mailekini Heiau, which was converted into a fort with cannons and Hale o Kapuni Heiau, which was a temple dedicated to the worship of sharks. More...