A Pacific Historic Parks publication
At each of our parks, national and state, through your generous donations, Pacific Historic Parks is able to support educational, interpretive and scientific programs, through school group visits, outreach programs, Junior Ranger and Reef Ranger programs, and the many ongoing restoration projects. Continue reading Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2015-2016
“Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace.” Continue reading Prayer for the Dead
Your contributions help us meet our mission to ensure that the legacy of the valiant, courageous men and women who served our country during World War II are never forgotten. Continue reading You Make it Happen!
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future — the poignant theme of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor resonated so true this past December when more than 10,000 people made the long journey to Hawaii to join us in commemorating the anniversary. Continue reading President’s Message
In this historic photo, dated July 1941, Walter H. Dillingham donates blood at the newly established Honolulu Blood Plasma Bank, located on the grounds of The Queen’s Hospital. Continue reading One Drop at a Time
To the memory of the gallant men who gave their lives in action on Dec. 7, 1941 Continue reading In Memoriam
When I first learned from Superintendent Jacqueline Ashwell that I would be aboard the admiral’s barge that would take President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe to the site of the USS Arizona’s wreckage and its Memorial … naturally I was thrilled. But at the same time, I understood that I would be a witness to a moment in history that would be remembered in both nations’ memory and that of the world. Continue reading Being There: The Obama-Abe Visit to the USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor Survivors, World War II veterans, their families and visitors from all over the United States and from around the world gathered to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor from Dec. 1 – 11. Continue reading Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
Honoring Pearl Harbor Survivors and World War II veterans Continue reading Salute!
With the passing of Herbert Weatherwax on Dec. 12, we lost a humble and selfless man who was a hero to so many of us. There are people who have a profound impact on the lives they touch. Herb was one such man. Continue reading Herb Weatherwax (1917-2016)
As part of the Every Kid in a Park initiative, Pacific Historic Parks Education Specialist Jovannalyn Mafnas and National Park Service Lead Ranger Brooke Nevitt are reaching out to all fourth grade teachers and students in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Continue reading Every Kid in a Park
Pacific Historic Parks and the National Park Service recently won the People’s Choice Award at the first annual UnderWater World Tasi Conservation Expo, held Oct. 1. Continue reading Guam Program Wins People’s Choice Award
Kalaupapa National Historical Park (NHP) lies on a peninsula at the bottom of sheer cliffs, with the Pacific Ocean bordering three sides, and is situated along the northern coast of Molokai. It is included in Kalawao County, which has a long-standing restriction against entry for anyone under the age of 16. This creates a hurdle for the park to overcome in order to satisfy the Every Kid in a Park initiative as well as include young students in our centennial celebrations. Continue reading Bringing the Park to the Keiki of Molokai
On Dec. 7, USS Arizona Survivors John D. Anderson and Clarendon R. Hetrick were solemnly returned to the USS Arizona in a unique double interment ceremony, hosted by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy. Continue reading Pearl Harbor Gram: Double Interment Ceremony
