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Celebration held for the 175th anniversary of Washington Place

By Cindy Ellen Russell

March 31, 2022

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A celebration for the 175th anniversary of Washington Place was held on Thursday. The National Historic Landmark has housed royalty and dignitaries and is best known as the former home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarch Queen Lili'oukalani. Construction for the mansion began in 1842 by Captain John Dominic and his wife Mary. In 1848 it was named in honor of President George Washington and in 1921 became the official residence for the state's governor.
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Gov. John Waihe'e III looks at a display of photos along with former Hawaii first lady Vicky Cayetano. A total of 12 Hawaii governors, along with their families, have lived at Washington Place.
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Students from Kaiapuni 'o Anuenue performed a hula on Thursday.
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Gathered on the front lawn during a tour is a group of Nuuanu Elementary students and faculty.
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Former Gov. John Waihe’e III attended the event.
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Former Hawaii first lady Vicky Cayetano, who is now a gubernatorial candidate herself, looks at a photo display.
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Daughters of Hawai'i member Sharon Au-Curtis, left, toured Washington Place with docent Harumi Miyake.
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Former Gov. George Ariyoshi looks on during the event.
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Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie attended the event with former Hawaii first lady Nancie Caraway.
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Hawaii first lady Dawn Amano-Ige and Gov. David Ige stand with a group of fourth grade students on Thursday.
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Students from Kaiapuni 'o Anuenue performed a hula on Thursday.
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Louise “Gussie” Schubert, President of the Washington Place Foundation, addresses the audience on Thursday.
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Nuuanu Elementary student Kylahare Ochimas, 11, listens as one of the speakers spoke.
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Students from Kaiapuni 'o Anuenue, including Teva Feary, 10, performed a hula on Thursday.
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Former Gov. George Ariyoshi, former Hawaii first lady Jean Ariyoshi and son Donn Ariyoshi held hangs as the crowd sang.
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Kalani L. Ka'ana'ana, Chief Brand Officer for the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, addresses the audience on Thursday.
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Hailama Farden, pelekikena (president) of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, addresses the audience on Thursday.
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Gov. David Ige signs a proclamation on Thursday.
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Sen. Brian Taniguchi addresses the audience on Thursday..
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Hawaii first lady Dawn Amano-Ige addresses the audience on Thursday.
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