A group of West Maui teachers recently visited 30 historical sites to learn more about the role Lahaina has played throughout Hawaii’s history. For 12 consecutive years, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation has provided the free History In Our Back Yard tour to new teachers from West Side schools; the program has reached more than 230 educators since its inception. The History … [Read more...] about Lahaina Restoration Foundation gives history lessons to West Maui teachers
Lahaina Plantation Days
Final Lahaina Plantation Days at old Pioneer Mill
Bid farewell to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation's Lahaina Plantation Days with one last paina this Friday and Saturday, Oct 16 and 17 at the Old Pioneer Mill. A two-day festival celebrates Lahaina’s roots in plantation culture and the event will feature more than 15 food vendors, a keiki zone, wine and beer garden, art gallery and farmers market. Enjoy live entertainment … [Read more...] about Final Lahaina Plantation Days at old Pioneer Mill
Free Workshop Offered on HTA Product Enrichment Programs
Is your organization passionate about spreading the Aloha spirit? Does this same organization have an innovative idea about how Maui County can showcase our beloved Hawaiian traditions to locals and tourists alike? If so, you should consider applying for a Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) grant which could help turn that simple idea into Maui’s next extraordinary event. Not sure … [Read more...] about Free Workshop Offered on HTA Product Enrichment Programs
This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19: Lahaina Plantation Days 2013
Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s annual celebration Plantation Days returns this Thursday and Friday, for its fifth year. The two-day festival commemorates Lahaina’s roots in Hawaii's plantation past. Shop the farmers market, grab lunch from local food vendors and learn about Westside history through the cultural exhibits. Or just enjoy the entertainment line-up: Da Braddahs, … [Read more...] about This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19: Lahaina Plantation Days 2013
Lahaina Plantation Days, Oct 22 & 23
Friday (October 22), 5-10pm & Saturday (October 23), 4-10pm at the Pioneer Mill on Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina, $2/$3, kids 5 and under free The West side took its lumps this week when the County announced it won't close Front Street for Halloween. But not every event is floundering. Lahaina Plantation Days kicks off its second year (meaning it can now accurately be called … [Read more...] about Lahaina Plantation Days, Oct 22 & 23