Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Visitor center

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Thursday

Dates:

January 02, 2025 to July 31, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Exhibition/Show

Living History

Partner Program

Description

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Chiefly Helmets (Mahiʻole) to life. These helmets, once worn by our aliʻi, are constructed with a sturdy basketry frame made from native plants like ʻieʻie and olona. The woven caps, adorned with ʻHakaʻ (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, each tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them.

This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Thursdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!