You don't have to spend too much time in the Story of Hawaii Museum in Kahului before concluding that curators Bryant Neal and Richard "Buck" Mickelsen love maps. They have maps of Hawaii as it appeared to the earliest European explorers, maps of the islands used by missionaries and maps showing Maui's land distribution in the 19th century. And now, in anticipation of next year … [Read more...] about Story of Hawaii Museum in Kahului adds new Japanese strategic maps from World War II
Bryant Neal
Maui County finally honors its African-American history
For better or worse, we all live in historic times. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is every bit as protected by the Constitution as hetero marriage. The flying of Confederate battle flags at state capitols across the South–an act begun in the mid-20th century in response to the Civil Rights movement–may finally be ending. And everywhere on the Mainland, … [Read more...] about Maui County finally honors its African-American history
Story Of Hawaii Museum In Kahului Adds New Exhibit On 4th Marine Division’s Camp Maui During WWII
When I arrived at the Story of Hawaii Museum at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 5, Buck Mickelsen–who helps run the place–immediately noticed my shirt, which has drawings of old Inter-Island Airways S-38 and S-43 seaplanes on the back. He immediately walked me over to a book of old photos near the back and began showing me photos of the … [Read more...] about Story Of Hawaii Museum In Kahului Adds New Exhibit On 4th Marine Division’s Camp Maui During WWII
This Monday through Sunday, July 28-August 3: Jazz Maui 2014
Beautiful, smooth music will resonate across Maui next Monday as the Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) presents the second annual Jazz Maui music festival. Jazz Maui doesn't simply showcase concerts, but also allows local music students to participate in workshops under the leadership of artists like Tommy James, the music director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The … [Read more...] about This Monday through Sunday, July 28-August 3: Jazz Maui 2014