This old store is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1800's of native stone and mortered with lime made from burned coral. Displays of artifacts, photos and memorabilia tell the story of life back then. Ranching and coffee growing were the basis of the economy on the Hawaii the Big Island then. Sugar, pineapples, macadamia nuts and haoles came later. Haoles are white people from the mainland, most of whom arrive on jet airplanes. It is located on Hwy 11 just south of Kealakekua Bay near Captain Cook. The museum is open weekdays 9am to 3pm and admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Location:
Box 398, Captain Cook Hawaii 96704
Telephone
808-323-3222
Other History nearby:
(Kailua-Kona) Hulihee Palace and Museum
(Volcano) International Fireplace of Friendship
(Captain Cook) Kona Historical Society Museum
(Kailua-Kona) Kona Inn Historical Landmark
(Laupahoehoe) Laupahoehoe Train Museum
(Pahoa) Lava Tree State Monument
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04/07 Coming to The Captain Cook area
Annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival Maui HI April19-21 Featured performers will also conduct on-site school visits to various Maui schools to educate and and inform Maui's youth about the Hawaiian steel guitar. These visits, targeted specifically for students of these schools, includes both educational sessions and entertainment by the visiting performers.
Maui Classical Music Festival Maui HI May10 Over the years the Festival has received extensive coverage in national newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the New York Times, the Hawaii newspapers, and travel and airline magazines. Feature articles written about the Festival have appeared in important musical publications such as Musical America, Chamber Music America, and American Record Guide.
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo HI June7-9 Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held annually in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. Festivities start on Easter Sunday and culminate with the Hula competition events at the Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium - Miss Aloha Hula on Thursday, Hula Kahiko on Friday, and Hula 'Auana on Saturday.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Maui HI June23 Various artists, food, crafts, Guitar exhibitor, and more.
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