The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives bimonthly virtual speaker series highlights the discoveries and work of diverse history and humanities scholars that work with Hawaiian Mission Houses’ extensive archives to inform our contemporary world. The talks will be livestreamed and be available afterwards via the Hawaiian Mission House website. The Hawaiian Mission Houses Archives are open to the public, including free digital access to over 100,000 pages of historical documents and pictures at https://hmha.missionhouses.org/. More info: https://www.missionhouses.org/
August 24: 1821 Mission House Bicentennial with Paul F. Morgan of Suzuki-Morgan Architects will present on the evolution of the 1821 Mission House. Starting with the construction and use as a communal mission station, delving into its use as a private residence, and and finally its transition into a museum exhibit. Focus will be on the additions & demolitions with their uses in the mission period, the various renovations during its life as a private home, and preservation efforts during the final museum exhibit period touching on changes in preservation thinking over time. Zoom link and more info: https://www.missionhouses.org/calendar/
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