10th Anniversary Celebration

On February 24, 2015, President Barack Obama established Honouliuli as a unit of the National Park System when he signed a Presidential Proclamation designating it a National Monument. This act confirmed Honouliuli's historical significance not only to Hawaiʻi but also to our nation, and ensured its preservation moving forward. It also paved the way for Honouliuli's re-designation from a National Monument to a National Historic Site by President Donald J. Trump under the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019 (Page 133, Stat. 741-742), further cementing the need to bring Honouliuli's history to the community and assure its protection for future generations.

Honouliuli tells the story of martial law, incarceration, and prisoners of war in Hawaiʻi during World War II. Join us this year in commemorating 10 years of working together to preserve and honor the history of Honouliuli National Historic Site.

Over 50 partners are joining NPS for this anniversary celebration. Our virtual Speaker Series is titled Hidden Histories: The Untold Stories of Honouliuli where each month, NPS will focus on a theme related to Honouliuli where our partners will share their expertise via in-person and virtual activities and events. Together, we will connect this powerful history to today's communities.

Are you interested in becoming an Anniversary Partner? Contact us!

Honouliuli's 10th Anniversary Monthly Themes

February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December	January (2026)
Hawai‘i History Day	10th Anniversary Kickoff	National Poetry Month	Natural Resources	Hono‘uli‘uli Ahupua'a	Okinawan Prisoners of War	Korean Prisoners of War	National Literacy Month	National Farmer's Day	Life at Camp	Martial Law in Hawai ‘i	Finale Celebration

Year-long Events

In addition to monthly events, we will also have year-long events

Honouliuli Traveling Pop-Up Exhibit

National Park Service

About the Event: All year, a pop-up exhibit featuring Honouliuli will make its way across the O‘ahu. Location and dates will be updated as they are confirmed.

April (all month) - University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu Library
July (all month) - Kapolei Public Library

Call for Local Artists' Submissions

Downtown Art Center

About the Event: Honouliuli National Historic Site is looking to partner with local artists to create a Honouliuli-inspired exhibit to be featured as the finale event of the 10th Anniversary Celebration. This event will be held at the Downtown Art Center in January, 2026. If you are interested in submitting your artwork for this event, please see the Call to Artists page.

Architectural Walking Tour

American Institute of Architects

About the Event: The American Institute of Architects offers Architectural Walking Tours in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Starting this year for the 10th anniversary, AIA and NPS will partner together to bring the history of Honouliuli to these tours.

The calendar will be updated as event schedules are finalized