Hi, what do you want to do?
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawai'i System: A Brief History of the Hawaiian People [Pdf]
Copy of a book written in 1891 by W.D. Alexander about the history of the Hawaiian people; intended for use by teachers and high schoolers.
Other
Hawaii history.org: Library
This is a complete reference guide with links to short descriptive essays on a profusion of subjects as they relate to the Hawaiian Islands. Includes a timeline of historical events.
Other
Donch.com: Natural History of Hawai'i
Written in 1915 by college professor, William Alanson Bryan, featured is a comprehensive essay on the Hawaiian people and the geology and geography of the Islands. Divided into chapters, this account provides extensive research on the...
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From Mountains to Sea
This economics lesson plan integrates the history of the Hawaiian people with geography, natural resources, good and services and more. "In this lesson plan, we will learn how Hawaiians shared their island resources long ago."
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: President Cleveland's Message About Hawaii
In his message to Congress on December 18, 1893, President Cleveland rejected the idea of Hawaiian annexation and encouraged Congress to continue the American tradition of non-intervention.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi
In ancient Hawaii, chiefs managed the economy by creating a land division system, the Ahupua'a, which divided the islands into pie slice shapes. Each Ahupua'a covered the three main regions of the islands: the mountains, the valleys, and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hawaiians
Learn about the culture of the Hawaiian people - the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: Constitutional History: Civil & Penal Codes
Complete history of the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom with details on the Civil and Penal Codes, Session laws, and the Legislative Assembly.
Other
Expansion in the Pacific: Footholds in the Pacific
Good description of 19th century Hawaiian history and its annexation by the U.S., with links to related maps, pictures, and treaties.
Other
On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea
Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divided the islands into land districts shaped like pie slices called Ahupua'a (ah-who-...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Hawaiian Annexation
Read about the annexation of Hawaii and how it was an on-and-off-and-on policy. See the influence of the American planters in the governmental workings of the Hawaiian monarchy.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mahele of 1848
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes The Mahele of 1848, an important event in Hawaiian history. Activities that encourage student involvement include graphic organizers, a map activity, and Activote questions.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilaueu
Kilauea erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
This site is the home site for the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. From this site you can find visitor information, history and culture, news and events and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Feather Cape
The Hawaiian male nobility wore feather cloaks and capes for ceremonies and battle. These capes were given as gifts to the sea captains and their crews who were the earliest European visitors to Hawaii. View a picture of one of these...
Other
Lava.net: History of Hawaii
Find out about the history of Hawaii by reading through this timeline of important Hawaiian events.
Other
Bishop Museum
This museum site gives the viewer information on this museum as well as current, past, and upcoming exhibits.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Hawaii Center for Volcanology
This is the home page for the Hawaii Center for Volcanology. Look through this site and virtually visit the different volcanoes in Hawaii. Also provides a description of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands from volcanic activity.
Other
Pueo, the Protector
This article describes the history and myth behind the Pueo owl. The purpose of this site is only to describe this animals place in Hawaiian culture and provides very little cited information.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Hawaii
Travel site with stunning photographs provides an overview of the culture and history of Hawaii. Use this site to learn about language, foods, and traditions common to this state.
Other popular searches
- Modern Hawaiian History
- 4th Grade Hawaiian History
- Hawaiian History Studies
- Hawaiian History Math
- Hawaiian History Writing
- Hawaiian History Reading
- Hawaiian History Science
- Hawaiian History Imperialism