Hawai‘i at War: The Road to Pearl Harbor presentation will be at Outlets of Maui from Friday, December 7th until Monday, December 10th. December 7th marks 77 years since the Pearl Harbor attack. The exhibit is an extensive collection of rare maps, aerial photos, documents, vehicles, artifacts, and memorabilia from the WWII Pacific Theater. Free. 12:00pm. Outlets of Maui, (900 … [Read more...] about Hawai‘i at War: The Road to Pearl Harbor Presentation at Outlets of Maui
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Loyalty, Courage, Sacrifice: 442nd Story Exhibit at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
You can see the new "Loyalty, Courage Sacrifice: 442nd Story" exhibit at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center through Friday, Aug. 24. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most highly decorated units in the U.S. military during World War II. See rotating displays and memorabilia from Maui’s Nisei veterans. Free. … [Read more...] about Loyalty, Courage, Sacrifice: 442nd Story Exhibit at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Hawaii Japanese internment history talk from Dr. Gail Okawa at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
You can hear a fascinating talk on Hawaii's Japanese internment history from Dr. Gail Okawa at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on Saturday, Jan. 13. Okawa is an Emeritus Professor of English at Youngstown State University in Ohio, and her talk is titled “Through My Grandfather’s Eyes.” It's an illustrated talk story session about the journey taken by Hawaii’s Japanese … [Read more...] about Hawaii Japanese internment history talk from Dr. Gail Okawa at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
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