On December 7, 1941, the battleship USS Arizona was sunk, taking 1100 sailors with it. In 1961, a solemn white monument was erected above the midsection of the ship. The deck of the Arizona lies now six feet (1.83 meters) below the surface of Pearl Harbor and is clearly visible from the monument. Take the shuttle launch from shore to the monument and view the dark shape of a once-great ship with its silent crew. Free guided tours are offered 8a-1p daily. Visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial afterward.
Costruito nel 1882 dall'ultimo re delle Hawaii, David Kalakaua, questo maestoso edificio a tre piani è meraviglioso da esplorare. Dopo il decadimento nel 1893 della sorella del re, la regina Liliuokalani, la struttura servì da campidoglio dello Stato delle Hawaii fino al 1969. Le Gallerie del palazzo espongono gioielli e oggetti reali dell'epoca della monarchia hawaiana. Le visite guidate si svolgono ogni 30 minuti e la prenotazione è consigliata.
Salite sul ponte di questa imponente nave, curata con attenzione e approfonditamente ristrutturata. La "Mighty Mo" è il luogo in cui il generale Douglas MacArthur proclamò la fine della seconda guerra mondiale nel settembre del 1945. La grande corazzata d'epoca è ora permanentemente all'ancora di fronte all'Arizona Memorial a Pearl Harbor. Si consiglia di visitare prima il Arizona Memorial per conoscere un po’ meglio la storia prima di visitare la nave.
Inserito nel Registro Nazionale dei Luoghi Storici nel 1977, Makapu'u Point è il punto più a sud-est di Oahu. Il faro di Makapu'u fu costruito nel 1909 e automatizzato nel 1974. Torre cilindrica in mattoni, con balcone e lanterna, il faro ha una fondazione in muratura interrata. Dotato di una lente Fresnel iper-irradiante, ha la lente più grande di qualsiasi altro faro degli Stati Uniti. Situato in cima a una punta vulcanica, il faro è ideale per l'osservazione delle balene. Le scogliere circostanti sono molto frequentate dai deltaplanisti.
This Pearl Harbor memorial park is dedicated to World War II submarines and their valiant crews. The park takes its name from a particularly distinguished sub, the USS Bowfin SS-287. Tour the narrow corridors and compartments where the crew worked, ate, and slept on nine hazardous missions. In addition to the Bowfin exhibit, there is a waterfront memorial. Also visit the Battleship Arizona and Missouri memorials.
Un attacco militare inaspettato, sferrato dall’aeronautica militare giapponese alla base navale americana di Pearl Harbor, scosse l'intera nazione e spinse l'ingresso degli Stati Uniti nella seconda guerra mondiale, cambiando così il corso della storia. L'attacco provocò conseguenze di portata mondiale e rese questa base navale alle Hawaii una parte cruciale della storia e del patrimonio americano. Oggi Pearl Harbor è dominata da cinque siti storici che ricordano solennemente questo giorno della storia americana. Il Memoriale della USS Arizona, il Memoriale della corazzata Missouri, il Parco Museo del sottomarino USS Bowfin, il Memoriale della USS Oklahoma e il Museo dell'Aviazione del Pacifico fanno tutti parte del sito di questo incidente di guerra. Il Memoriale della USS Arizona, in particolare, rende omaggio alla nave che fu affondata.
Wedged between the Hawaii State Library and the Iolani Palace, the original archives building was the first building in the USA to be solely dedicated to archival purposes. Designed by architect Oliver Green Traphagen and completed in August 1906, it still is the repository dedicated to collecting and preserving government records that include many documents from the Hawaiian monarchy to present legislative sessions. There is an invaluable collection that includes photographs, documents on Hawaiian history, royal documents and even logs of Pacific Ocean voyages. The building is a reflection of Hawaiian renaissance revival architecture that includes a 30x40 foot fireproof steel vault. - Lottie Tagupa
Located at the edge of her fabulous and favorite estate, the statue of Princess Kaiulani pays homage to the aloha she has for her subjects. Historically, several Hawaiian royals maintained homes in Waikiki. None was more elaborate than that of Hawaii's beloved Princess Kaiulani. Her estate encompassed 10 acres as well as being filled with coconut groves ponds, gardens and the islands first Banyan tree. Moreover, there were many peacocks, descendants of which still roam through the Honolulu Zoo just blocks away. Ainahau was demolished to make way for the Princess Kaiulani hotel in 1955, but Hawaii's love for the young Princess still endures. - Lottie Tagupa
A unique attraction on the luxuriant Hawaiian island of Oahu, the Huilua Fishpond is a quintessential example of the ancient practice of aquafarming. A hidden gem and one of only a few remaining fishponds, it speaks volumes about Hawaiian heritage. A U.S. National Historic Landmark, it offers stunning views of Kahana Bay and its surroundings. Thus, the fishpond is a superb spot for relaxation and to take in the Hawaiian history and lush landscapes on the islands while the palm trees sway with a gentle breeze.
The Falls of Clyde is a historic ship that was constructed in 1878. In the present day, it remains as the sole oil tanker that is sail driven. Occupying great monumental significance, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in the year 1989 and further it stands stern as a museum ship. In 1968, it was surrendered to the Bishop Museum and was opened to the civic public. However, the condition of the iron-hulled ship has depreciated over time and it is no longer accessible to the general public. The year 2008 marked the transfer of ownership of the celebrated ship to a non-profit organization called The Friends of Fall of Clyde, which intends to restore her.
On December 7, 1941, the battleship USS Arizona was sunk, taking 1100 sailors with it. In 1961, a solemn white monument was erected above the midsection of the ship. The deck of the Arizona lies now six feet (1.83 meters) below the surface of Pearl Harbor and is clearly visible from the monument. Take the shuttle launch from shore to the monument and view the dark shape of a once-great ship with its silent crew. Free guided tours are offered 8a-1p daily. Visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial afterward.
This is the final resting place for 34,000 veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as Challenger casualty Ellison Onizuka. Marble walls flanking the monumental staircase list the names of American heroes. A 30-foot statue of Lady Columbia symbolizes all grieving mothers. There is a sweeping view of Diamond Head to the glistening bays of Pearl Harbor. In ancient times, the crater of the long-dormant volcano served as a site of human sacrifices. Admission is free.