To Colonize or Compromise? A Story of Salvation and Sovereignty in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi
Join us for complimentary pizza and an enlightening exploration of one of Hawaii’s most significant observances: July 31st Sovereignty Restoration Day (Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea). While America celebrates its independence, Hawaiʻi honors its own remarkable story of diplomatic triumph and cultural resilience.
This engaging evening explores the fascinating partnership between Christian missionaries and Hawaiian royalty as they worked together to strengthen the Kingdom’s position on the world stage. Discover how missionaries contributed crucial skills—literacy, legal knowledge, and diplomatic expertise—that helped Hawaiian leaders navigate complex international relationships and secure recognition as a sovereign nation.
Through rare archival documents, heartfelt missionary letters, and royal correspondence, witness a remarkable period of cultural exchange that brought lasting benefits: the preservation of the Hawaiian language in print, advances in education and healthcare, and the development of a constitutional monarchy that balanced traditional Hawaiian values with modern governance.
Experience history like a scholar:
When: Tuesday, July 1, 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site
Cost: FREE (pizza included!)
Reserve your spot now by emailing: schoolprograms@missionhouses.org