The Hawaiian Mission Houses and the Hawaiian Historical Society will host a collaborative evening event on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at their shared campus in downtown Honolulu.
Archives Uncorked: Endless Summer will feature curated exhibits exploring Hawaiʻi’s summer traditions from the missionary era to today. The event includes a four-station historical tour, light pūpū, one drink ticket, and a custom swag bag featuring The Hawaiian Journal of History. Gates open at 5:00 PM for early access to the scenic grounds. Program will run from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.
Tickets are $55 for members and $65 for non-members, available HERE
Four Historical Stations:
1. Summer Fashion: Explore the evolution of summer attire from modest 1920s swimwear to contemporary Hawaiian fashion, featuring a local guest designer. Discover the cultural significance of summer clothing and how Hawaiian fashion has evolved while honoring traditional values.
2. Summer Games & Sports: Discover traditional Hawaiian and missionary summer games, plus the fascinating history of surfing and Duke Kahanamoku’s Olympic achievements that put Hawaiian watersports on the world stage.
3. Summer Soirées & Social Life: Step into Hawaiʻi’s past with stories of summer entertainment, from hukilaus to Queen Emma’s garden party at ʻIolani Palace . Learn about horse races at Kapiʻolani Park, bicycle competitions, and luxurious staycations at the historic Haleiwa Hotel.
4. Summer Sips ~ Lei, Pray & Pollinate: Explore the surprising connection between missionaries and Hawaiʻi’s beekeeping industry. While bees weren’t introduced until 1857 by William Buck of San Diego, missionary influence in promoting Western agriculture and education created the foundation for successful beekeeping in the islands.
Special Guest Experience
The evening features Krystal Kakimoto, Librarian at Bishop Museum and certified sommelier, who will host an exclusive tasting of Mānoa Honey & Mead. This guided tasting showcases unique regional flavors and the artisanal craft of mead-making in Hawaiʻi.
Archives Uncorked: Endless Summer offers the exclusive opportunity to explore the collections of two historically renowned organizations in one location, providing guests with rare access to archival materials and interactive historical experiences.
Come sip, snack, and learn about Hawaiʻi’s history.