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Iolani Palace Not the Best Idea Today

Where: 364 South King St. [map], Honolulu, HI, United States, 96813
May 1, 2008 at 10:32 AM | by | Comment (1)

A separatist group occupied the Iolani Palace in Honolulu yesterday, closing the landmark to tourists to protest the "occupation" of Hawaii by the United States. The peaceful demonstration by the Hawaiian Kingdom Government lasted about eight hours, and no arrests were made.

The group says it wants to reestablish the Iolani Palace as the seat of the islands' sovereign government. The HKG plans to reoccupy the grounds today, though the organization doesn't plan to lock people out like they did Wednesday. Still, might not be the best day to visit.

The palace was the residence of the last two Hawaiian monarchs and it's now a National Historic Landmark. When it's not being occupied, you can visit on a docent-led "Grand Tour" for $20 or just take a self-guided tour of some of the galleries for $6.

Related Stories:
· Group Occupies Hawaii Palace [Honolulu Advertiser]
· Hawaiian Sovereignty Seekers Take over Palace Grounds [AP, via Google]
· Iolani Palace [Official Site]
· Hawaii Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: PeterWebb]

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Iolani's history including imprisonment

Queen Lili'uokalani was jailed there by the US during the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1890's.

Much of the Palace furnishings were auctioned off  after the overthrow. A group is still working to have these items returned. Once a visitor saw a table there that resembled his. On return home he noticed it had the official royal markings and returned it to the Palace.

Visit the Palace Tuesday- Saturday. On Fridays, the Royal Hawaiian Band performs starting at noon.

Aloha,
http://beatofhawaii.com

beatofhawaii com on May 1, 2008 at 1:50 PM #Permalink

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