News Release

Talk Story Sessions

News Release Date: July 23, 2026 WAIPAHU, Hawaiʻi – The Honouliuli National Historic Site invites the public to help shape the future of visitor experiences at the park. The National Park Service will host five in-person and two virtual talk story sessions to gather ideas from gateway communities about how visitors can meaningfully experience and learn from this important site.  

During each session, the National Park Service will provide an update on current visitation opportunities and invite participants to share their vision for the park’s future. Discussion topics will include how people would like to experience the site and what interpretive programs, amenities, or facilities would help deepen understanding of Honouliuli’s history and significance. Public feedback will help inform future planning for visitor experiences.

“As a new national park unit, we have the opportunity to define the park’s future together,” said Superintendent Christine Ogura. “We’ve been working for months to bring these talk story sessions to our communities, and I encourage everyone to join the conversation and help shape how we preserve and share this important story for future generations.”

The public is invited to attend one of the following talk story sessions:

• Saturday, August 1, 10am-12pm, join us at the Mililani High School cafeteria, 95-1200 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani, HI 96789.
• Saturday, August 1, 2-4pm, join us at the Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., Kapolei, HI 96707.
• Sunday, August 2, 10am-12pm, join us at Savon in the Hawaii Kai Corporate Plaza, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy #114, Honolulu, HI 96825.
• Sunday, August 2, 2-4pm, join us at the Kailua Intermediate School cafeteria, 145 S Kainalu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734.
• Monday, August 3, 5:30-7:30pm, join us at the Washington Middle School cafeteria, 1633 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826.
• Tuesday, August 11, 5:30-7pm, join us at an online meeting, https://bit.ly/HONOtalkstory8-11-26.
• Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7pm, join us at an online meeting, https://bit.ly/HONOtalkstory8-13-26.

Honouliuli National Historic Site welcomes everyone. For questions or to request reasonable accommodations, contact Sarah Bodo, e-mail us.

To learn more about the talk story sessions or share your ideas, go to www.nps.gov/hono or contact hono_superintendente-mail us.