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Pe‘ahi Stories: A Place Literacy Project

Historical Map of Hāmākualoa

Our commitment to understanding the history of the Pe‘ahi Stream valley has inspired a new program in 2022. “Pe‘ahi Stories” will bring together neighbors, local historians, knowledge-keepers, and our partners at Hawaiʻi Land Trust to “talk story.” We’ll uncover stories that animate our surroundings and enrich our stewardship of this special place.

We will record these conversations and share excerpts in a new blog series on our website and in our monthly newsletter. You may read the latest installments in this series at the bottom of this page.

We held three in-person Pe‘ahi Stories gathering on-site at The Merwin Conservancy in 2022, and conducted additional outreach by attending community events and volunteering to support our neighbors. Weʻre grateful to the neighbors and friends who were able to share with us and participate, along with our friend and partner Scott Fisher from Hawai‘i Land Trust.


Read our monthly place literacy series inspired by Peʻahi Stories:

Discovering Layers of Meaning

Discovering Layers of Meaning

Mar 30, 2022
People and Place in Stories of Old

People and Place in Stories of Old

Apr 28, 2022
The Intention of Water: The Story of Pe‘ahi Stream

The Intention of Water: The Story of Pe‘ahi Stream

May 30, 2022
Connecting to Place Through Mele

Connecting to Place Through Mele

Jun 28, 2022
Lost Histories, Enduring Meaning

Lost Histories, Enduring Meaning

Jul 28, 2022
A Great King’s Footprint

A Great King’s Footprint

Aug 30, 2022
Hāmākualoa: The Birthplace of a Demigod

Hāmākualoa: The Birthplace of a Demigod

Sep 27, 2022
Nā Inoa Ola: The Living Names

Nā Inoa Ola: The Living Names

Oct 27, 2022
Protecting What We Love: Hāmākualoa, Our Shared Home

Protecting What We Love: Hāmākualoa, Our Shared Home

Nov 29, 2022
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This program is made possible in part by funding from Hawaiʻi Council of the Humanities through the Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.

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