Hānaiakamalama facts for kids
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
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Hānaiakamalama (Queen Emma Summer Palace)
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 Location in Hawaii
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| Location | 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1848 |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000420 |
| Added to NRHP | August 7, 1972 |
Hānaiakamalama, also known as the Queen Emma Summer Palace, was a special retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii. She used it from 1857 to 1885. Her husband, King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward, also enjoyed staying there.
Today, this beautiful place is a historic landmark and a museum. It is a popular spot for visitors in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can find it at 2913 Pali Highway, just a short drive from downtown Honolulu. The museum is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Daughters of Hawaii group helps keep the palace running. They use money from entrance fees, the gift shop, and other fundraising efforts.
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A Royal Retreat: The Queen Emma Summer Palace
What is Hānaiakamalama?
Hānaiakamalama is located in the Nuʻuanu Valley. This valley was a favorite spot for Hawaiian chiefs and royalty for a long time. Later, other residents also loved it. The cooler weather in the uplands was much nicer than the heat of downtown Honolulu. The Hawaiian name Hānaiakamalama means either the Southern Cross or is the name of a kind goddess.
How the Palace Was Built
The main part of the house was built in Boston in 1848. It was then shipped all the way to Hawaiʻi around Cape Horn. Workers then put the house together on land bought by John Lewis. The house had six rooms and one story. It also had a porch with columns in the Greek Revival style.
In 1850, Keoni Ana (John Young II) bought the house at an auction for $6,000. He owned the estate until 1857. Then, he gave it to his niece, Queen Emma. In 1869, Queen Emma added a large room to the back of the house. This room was called the Edinburgh Room. She added it to get ready for a visit from the Duke of Edinburgh.
Saving the Palace for the Future
After Queen Emma passed away in 1885, the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi bought the estate. In 1911, Governor Walter F. Frear said it should be a park. The City and County of Honolulu was supposed to take care of it. At one point, there were plans to build a baseball park right over the site.
However, the Daughters of Hawaii group stepped in. They were able to get the building. Since then, they have worked hard to fix it up and keep it as a museum. The palace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. This means it is a very important historical site.
Exploring the Palace Today
Today, Queen Emma's Summer Palace sits on a 2.16-acre (0.87 ha) piece of land. The Queen Emma Estate owns the land. The Daughters of Hawaii group still takes care of the palace and its beautiful gardens. The grounds have many plants that are native to the Hawaiian Islands.
The house itself is a museum. It shows off many items that belonged to Queen Emma. You can also see things from her husband, King Kamehameha IV. There are also items from their son, Prince Albert Edward, and other members of the Hawaiian royal families.
What You Can See Inside
Here are some of the main rooms and what you might find in them:
- Entrance Hall: Here you can see royal feather standards, called kāhili. These were symbols of royalty. You can also see the royal coat of arms.
- Front Bedroom: This room was once the dining room. It has a large bed made of Acacia koa wood. You can also see Prince Albert's cradle and Queen Emma's sleigh bed. There's even Prince Albert Edward's bathtub!
- Parlor: In this room, you'll find Queen Emma's baby grand piano. There are also three beautiful feather capes. You can see a koa wood dining table and chairs. Look for an imari porcelain jardinière (a fancy pot for plants). This was a gift from Emperor Meiji to King Kalākaua.
- Cloak Room: This room holds a royal feather cloak.
- Back Bedroom: Here you can see Queen Emma's koa wood bed. There's also Prince Albert Edward's koa wood crib. A display cabinet holds Prince Albert's velvet suit and other items.
- Center Hall: This hall has a silver christening vessel. Queen Victoria gave this as a gift. You might also see a tiger claw necklace. A stereopticon (an old-fashioned 3D viewer) was given by Napoleon III. He gave it to Queen Emma when she visited France in 1865. There are also kapa cloth artifacts and more feather standards (kāhili).
- Edinburgh Room: This room has a royal cabinet with china. Queen Victoria gave this china as a gift. You'll also see rosewood furniture, a piano, and a chair and settee.
The palace also has many interesting portraits. These paintings show important people from Hawaiian history. You can see pictures of William Charles Lunalilo, John Young II, Julia Alapai, Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha III, Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Queen Emma of Hawaii, and Prince Albert Edward Kauikeaouli.
Places to Visit Nearby
Not far from Hānaiakamalama is the Pali Lookout. This is a very important historical site. It was where the battle of Nuʻuanu Pali took place. In this battle, Kamehameha I defeated the forces of the King of Oʻahu. This victory helped Kamehameha I unite all the Hawaiian Islands under his rule.
See also
In Spanish: Hanaiakamalama para niños
