Enjoy a Historical Walking Tour with Makawao History Museum on Sunday, May 5th. These guided tours are a super fun way to learn more about Historic Makawao Town and Maui’s more recent history: paniolo, farming, plantations, U.S. Military, and more. Residents and visitors are invited, and all will receive a walking map. Reservations are helpful, but not required. Email or call … [Read more...] about Historical Walking Tours with Makawao History Museum
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Checking out the new Maui USO exhibit at the Makawao History Museum
So this weekend my girlfriend and I drove up to Makawao and walked around town. One of our stops was the Makawao History Museum, which is displaying a new exhibit on the old USO [United Services Organizations] Crossroads Club that was housed in what is now Casanova during World War II. It's a tiny exhibit, but then again, it's part of a tiny museum, so it all balances … [Read more...] about Checking out the new Maui USO exhibit at the Makawao History Museum
The Crossroads USO Exhibit at Makawao History Museum
The new Crossroads USO Exhibit will open at the Makawao History Museum this Thursday, Feb. 2. The exhibit will commemorate the 200,000-plus American servicemen and women who relaxed in Makawao while stationed on Maui during World War II. The show will feature historical displays depicting the old USO from its opening in 1943 until the end of the war in 1945. Visitors will see … [Read more...] about The Crossroads USO Exhibit at Makawao History Museum
Makawao History Museum wins two Hawaii preservation awards
The little Makawao History Museum has recently been honored with a couple pretty substantial awards. On May 29, at the Historic Hawaii Foundation's 2015 Preservation Honor awards ceremony on Oahu, the museum walked out with two awards. First, the museum itself won the Preservation Commendation Award. This award goes to an individual, organization or agency that takes some … [Read more...] about Makawao History Museum wins two Hawaii preservation awards
Carrie Gebb opens new Driftwood boutique in Makawao
Award-winning Makawao salon owner Carrie Gebb celebrated the opening of her new women's lifestyle boutique Driftwood on Sunday, May 3. The new boutique is located in Makawao on the corner of Makawao Avenue and Ai Street, across from the public parking lot. Driftwood places an emphasis on local goods made in Hawaii, and currently carries high-end local clothing brands such as … [Read more...] about Carrie Gebb opens new Driftwood boutique in Makawao