Huliheʻe Palace

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Huliheʻe Palace was built in 1838, this lava rock and coral lime structure in Kailua-Kona was once a royal vacation home. It offers a glimpse into Hawaiian royalty’s 19th-century lifestyle, showcasing Victorian artifacts, koa wood furniture, and featherwork. Today, it operates as a museum and hosts monthly cultural events, preserving the grandeur and history of Hawaii’s monarchy.
(Sources: Shaka Guide, Kona Directory)

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Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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