The Mission Houses Museum in Honolulu adds some bite to the night with the kick-off of the Oahu Cemetery Pupu Theatre. Say what? Attendees will gather at the cemetery where many historic figures are buried next to the museum grounds in the historic district of the city. “Participants will listen to the first person account of a Hawaiian woman who fled to the remote valley of Kalalau on Kauai to escape being sent to Kalaupapa, and her family’s subsequent battle with military forces that resulted in the deaths of four men. Listen to a fireman who witnessed the attack on Hickam Field on December 7, 1941 and the deaths of three of his fellow fire fighters. Hear from a detective who worked on the tragic kidnap-murder case of a little Gil Jameison in 1928. Learn how a shipwreck survivor whose heroic journey of more than 1,300 miles in a small boat saved the lives of many men. And hear from Mary Dominis, the mother in-law of Queen Liliuokalani, whose relationship was a tumultuous one, to say the least.” Cemetery historian, Nanette Napoleon, author of the book Oahu Cemetery Burial Ground & Historic Site will hold court for a talk story session in the cemetery chapel. Then heavy pupus (meaning substantial appetizers) will be served. The event is the first of a series that promises to be an amazing cultural and historical journey through Hawaii’s history that is accessible and interesting to both visitors and locals alike. This one is on August 6th, from 6-8:30 pm – $60 per person.

Mission Houses Museum Oahu Cemetery Pupu Theater Reservations

Mission Houses Museum
553 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 447-3910

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