Monthly history lectures bring old Kona back to life

By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi

~~<p>Many great ideas have blossomed from a little brainstorming. The Hanohano o Kona (Honoring Kona) lecture series is one of them.</p>
<p>Last April, Kona Historical Society leaders met with 14 Kona residents, including farmers, ranchers, politicians, marketing professionals and owners of visitor attractions. All have a common interest in preserving and sharing the area's history. With the poor economic environment limiting the programs and projects it could sponsor on its own, KHS was seeking partnerships and suggestions on how it could do more with its historical resources.</p>
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<h3>IF YOU GO …</h3>
<h4>Hanohano o Kona</h4>
>> Location: West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kona, Hawaii island <br />
>> Dates: Last Wednesday of the month unless otherwise stated <br />
>> Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. <br />
>> Admission: Free <br />
>> Call: 323-3222 <br />
>> Email: <a href="mailto:khs@konahistorical.org">khs@konahistorical.org</a> <br />
>> Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.konahistorical.org">www.konahistorical.org</a> <br />
>> Notes: Help preserve Kona’s history by becoming a member of the Kona Historical Society or by making a tax-deductible donation. Annual memberships start at $35, including admission to the H.N. Greenwell Store and Kona Coffee Living History Farm living history programs. See the website for details.</td>
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Many great ideas have blossomed from a little brainstorming. The Hanohano o Kona (Honoring Kona) lecture series is one of them.

Last April, Kona Historical Society leaders met with 14 Kona residents, including farmers, ranchers, politicians, marketing professionals and owners of visitor attractions. All have a common interest in preserving and sharing the area's history. With the poor economic environment limiting the programs and projects it could sponsor on its own, KHS was seeking partnerships and suggestions on how it could do more with its historical resources. IF YOU GO … Hanohano o Kona >> Location: West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kona, Hawaii island >> Dates: Last Wednesday of the month unless otherwise stated >> Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. >> Admission: Free >> Call: 323-3222 >> Email: khs@konahistorical.org >> Website: www.konahistorical.org >> Notes: Help preserve Kona’s history by becoming a member of the Kona Historical Society or by making a tax-deductible donation. Annual memberships start at $35, including admission to the H.N. Greenwell Store and Kona Coffee Living History Farm living history programs. See the website for details. Login for more...