Kona Historical Society Museum

This old store is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1800's of native stone and mortered with lime made from burned coral. Displays of artifacts, photos and memorabilia tell the story of life back then.

Ranching and coffee growing were the basis of the economy on the Hawaii the Big Island then. Sugar, pineapples, macadamia nuts and haoles came later. Haoles are white people from the mainland, most of whom arrive on jet airplanes.

It is located on Hwy 11 just south of Kealakekua Bay near Captain Cook. The museum is open weekdays 9am to 3pm and admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Location: Box 398, Captain Cook Hawaii 96704 Telephone 808-323-3222

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 Hawaii Salsa Festival Honolulu February 11 thru February 14 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13