09/02/2026
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani. 💜
Born on September 2, 1838, Liliʻuokalani dedicated her life to her lāhui and to the future of Hawaiʻi. As the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, her leadership, resilience, and steadfast commitment to her people continue to be remembered generations later.
Her devotion to Hawaiian identity, keiki, and culture endure through the legacy she left behind. It reminds us of the kuleana we carry to mālama our people and pass forward the knowledge and stories of those who came before us.
Today, we remember and honor her life, her strength, and her service to her lāhui.
Learn more about Queen Liliʻuokalani and the history of our pae ʻāina at Bishop Museum, and visit Nā Mea Hawaiʻi while you’re there to continue the moʻolelo through books, art, and the work of Hawaiʻi’s makers.