Tea and Treasures: A Private Archival Experience - Hold Hawaiian History in Your Hands and High Tea!

In an intimate session with HMH Archivist Kyle Hart, guests explore original pieces from one of the world's largest collections of Hawaiian-language printed material. You'll see firsthand how the written Hawaiian language took root and why the aliʻi embraced literacy so swiftly - gaining real context for the missionaries' 1820 arrival and the cultural exchange that followed. White-glove access and an open Q and A make this a chance to engage directly with the 'ike held in our archives. Plus, the experience extends beyond the archives. It includes a walking tour of the grounds and the traditional hale pili grounds the history in place, while a hands-on turn at the historic printing press - guided by Director of Education Mike Smola - connects you directly to the birthplace of Hawaiian-language printing. The afternoon closes with traditional high tea by award-winning Tea at 1024. All of it is included in a single $150 ticket for this intimate gathering on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seating is limited, and this is the last event of 2026 - Don't miss it!

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