Tag: Queen Liliuokalani

Iolani Palace is a beautiful attraction in Honolulu, and visiting can change your entire outlook on Hawaiian history and culture. But it can be tempting to skip it since there are so many things to see and do on Oahu. After all, you may wonder if it’s worth stepping off the beach and exploring some […]

Every year, Hawaii celebrates the birthday of its only queen and last reigning monarch with a day of festivities. Song, dance and cultural demonstrations take place on the lawn of Iolani Palace; however, on her 175th birthday, Queen Liliuokalani had been honored with a different kind of gift. A new bronze plaque graces her six-foot-tall […]