Images of Old Hawaiʻi

Grove Farm Homestead – Kaua‘i

Peter T Young November 12, 2019

George Norton Wilcox (known as GN,) the second son of eight boys, born in Hilo August 15, 1839 to missionary parents, Abner and Lucy Wilcox, took over the lease for Grove Farm sugar operation on Kauai and quickly became its sole owner. The plantation had initially been chopped out of a large grove of kukui trees and was thereafter called the Grove Farm.

His Grove Farm Homestead was the center of operations for the developing sugar plantation and involved the relationship of family life, plantation activity, household work, gardening and farming. The main house is now a private museum with tours by appointment.

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11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month

Peter T Young November 11, 2019

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany, went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. Today, Veterans Day, is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. To all who served, Thank You.

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Common Hawaiian-sounding Words … But Are They Hawaiian?

Peter T Young November 10, 2019

While we use them in common language, and most often think of them as traditional Hawaiian words, it seems some words are relatively new to the islands and not part of the traditional Hawaiian language.

Words like Lūʻau, Palaka, Kaukau, Hui and Lomi Lomi Salmon, while Hawaiian sounding, appear to be new words and meanings to the lexicon in Hawaiʻi and are not ‘rraditional’ Hawaiian words.

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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.

Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.

So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.

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