Hawaiian history

On the anniversary of Hawaii's statehood, a look back at a LIFE photo essay depicting the state's racial harmony--and the story it left out.

Hawaii history

Entertaining bits of history

Nostalgia in photographs

Here are some of the oldest photos of Hawaii that exist. These images depict an era of old Hawaii rarely seen before.

A stunning collection of photos captures Hawaii's beauty before statehood, showcasing its rich history and culture.

Liliuokalani, was the last Hawaiian sovereign to govern the islands, which were annexed by the United States in 1898.

Here are some of the oldest photos of Hawaii that exist. These images depict an era of old Hawaii rarely seen before.

These rare photos from Hawaii, taken in the late 1800s and early 1900s, give us a glimpse into life before Hawaii became an American State.

Hawaii on the map

#PublicArchives #PhotoOfTheDay theme: Hilo, Hawaiʻi Ref No.: PP-29-4-015 Back of the Photo: Hawaii - Hilo, Rainbow Falls, # 23,754 (4x5 copy neg.); 16...

The Honorable Albert Kūka‘ilimoku Kūnuiākea, Descendant from Keaka, a Tahitian of a cast-off Tahitian chief of an infinitissimally low rank, and Kaliko‘olani. As a sign of respect to his position as the last descendant of Kamehameha the Great, the Territorial Government of Hawai‘i held a state funeral for Kūnuiākea. After lying in state in the former throne room of the ‘Iolani Palace, he was laid to rest at theRoyal Mausoleum at Mauna ‘Ala. He served as a member of the House of…

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Hi‘ilawe by Herb Kawainui Kāne.

A crescent-shaped volcanic atoll located 2.5 miles off the southern shore of Maui, Molokini Crater is by far the most popular snorkeling and scuba diving destination in all of Maui County. While thousands of travelers from around the world make their way to this unique Hawaiian destination each year, the crater’s fascinating history, from the Hawaiian legend of its formation to the unique wildlife you’re likely to see there, often goes untold.