You've walked with me through the Historic Honolulu County Hawaii - Club Chaos Eye Candy post and my pictorial of Historic Sites in Honolulu County. Now you will really see a few sites in video......and be there right beside me....
Historic Haleiwa Town: In 1898 Benjamin Dillingham (a businessman) opened a hotel on the North Shore of Oahu and named it Haleiwa (Ha le ee va), Hale meaning house and iwa is a frigatebird. With many preserved old buildings this old town makes for a wonderful destination for tourists. Anahulu Stream Bridge, also known as Rainbow Bridge is on the north entrance to Haleiwa town. It is also listed as one of the historic bridges of the United States.
Pu'u o Mahuka is the largest heiau (ancient temple/religious site) on Oahu (island I live and Honolulu County) and covering almost two acres. They say the village must have been constructed in the 1600's and built with three walled enclosures. The rock walls are stacked from 3-6 feet height and the interior paved with stone. It was most likely used as a sacrificial temple...maybe for success in war? This was a time of political upheaval and in 1795 Kamehameha I conquered Oahu and his high priest Hewahewa (he va he va) conducted religious ceremonies here.
Hale o Lono Heiau is a temple that was excavated and dates between 1470 A.D and 1700 A.D. and located in Waimea Falls Park. Dedicated to the god Lono who was the god of agriculture, harvests, weather, sports and medicine.
Our historical sites and history surrounding our islands is mysterious, exotic and educational ...to say the least. Come join us and experience the rich history in our tropical paradise.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com
Comments(21)