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Free Access to Ancestry.com’s Online Database through 9/6

My son has taken an interest in researching his family tree. He’ll be excited about this!

Free Admission to Oahu Museums for Military Personnel

The museums participating in the program are Honolulu Academy of Arts, The Contemporary Museum and Lyon Arboretum.

Pulama O Waimea – 8/14

[ August 14, 2010; ] May this sacred land be loved and cherished for all ages.

Docent Guided Tours at Hawaii Theatre Center – Tuesdays

Did you know Hawaii Theatre Center offers weekly docent tours?

Kids Free at Pacific Aviation Museum on Weekends

See the historical aircraft and other artifacts.

Chinese Snuff Bottles on Display beginning July 15

The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents Interior Landscapes: The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle, an exhibition of nearly 200 jewel-like bottles.

Kamaaina Day at Mission Houses Museum – 6/26

[ June 26, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Isn’t it time you explored the history in your backyard?

Manoa Heritage Center Guided Tours ($4-7)

Discover Manoa’s Kukao‘o Heiau.

King Kamehameha Floral Parade – 6/12

[ June 12, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Celebrate King Kamehameha at this annual event.

King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony – 6/11

[ June 11, 2010; 11:00 am; ] The statue of King Kamehameha I in the City Civic Center is decorated with 25-foot floral tributes, which are created on site throughout the day by volunteers.

$7-10 Hawaiian Railway Narrated Train Rides – Sundays

Choo choo back in time.

Free Admission for Military at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites – 5/31

[ May 31, 2010; ] For Memorial Day – May 31, 2010 – all active-duty, reserve, auxiliary and retired U.S. military personnel and their dependents are invited to take advantage of free admission at all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

‘Hilo Massacre’ at Kumu Kahua Theatre ($10 and up) – 5/21 through 6/20

It infuses historical events with personal stories of workers, police and politicians of Hawaii’s Bloody Monday.

Travel: World War II History in Hawaii

Historic Pearl Harbor, site of the infamous attack that drew the United States into World War, is now home to museums and memorials honoring war veterans, lost soldiers and civilians. Visitors to Hawaii should try to fit at least a couple of these moving sites into their vacation schedule.

Free Historical Tour of Pualeilani

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa invites the public to participate in a new tour that offers unique cultural experiences to visitors and residents.