Preserving the Legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani
Dedicated to honoring Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch through education, cultural preservation, and advocacy for Hawaiian sovereignty.
Our Mission
Guided by Queen Liliʻuokalani's values and vision, we work to preserve Hawaiian culture, promote education, and advocate for justice.
Cultural Preservation
We are dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian cultural practices, language, and traditions that Queen Liliʻuokalani cherished and fought to protect.
Learn moreEducation & Scholarship
We promote educational initiatives that share the true history of Hawaiʻi, the Queen's legacy, and support scholarship programs for Native Hawaiian students.
Learn moreAdvocacy & Justice
We advocate for issues important to Native Hawaiians, including land rights, sovereignty, and social justice, continuing the Queen's work for her people.
Learn moreOur Programs
Through these initiatives, we honor Queen Liliʻuokalani's legacy and continue her work for the Hawaiian people.
Cultural Education Program
Workshops, classes, and events that teach traditional Hawaiian practices, language, music, and arts to people of all ages.
Learn moreQueen Liliʻuokalani Scholarship Fund
Financial support for Native Hawaiian students pursuing higher education in fields that benefit the Hawaiian community.
Learn moreHistorical Preservation Initiative
Efforts to preserve historical documents, artifacts, and sites related to Queen Liliʻuokalani and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Learn moreAdvocacy & Policy Program
Working with community leaders and policymakers to advance issues important to Native Hawaiians and honor the Queen's legacy.
Learn moreUpcoming Events
Join us for these special events honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani and celebrating Hawaiian culture.
ʻOnipaʻa Commemoration 2026
A day of resilience, remembrance, and the unifying of the lāhui, connecting past injustices with present-day justice and Aloha ʻĀina. Join us for this powerful peace march from Mauna ʻAla to ʻIolani Palace.
Queen Liliʻuokalani's Birthday Celebration
Join us for a special celebration honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani's birthday with traditional Hawaiian music, hula performances, educational exhibits, and cultural activities for all ages.
Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Symposium
A gathering of scholars, cultural practitioners, and community leaders discussing the Queen's legacy, Hawaiian sovereignty, and contemporary issues facing Native Hawaiians.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Historical Calendar
Significant dates in the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch
Birth of Liliʻuokalani
Born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamakaʻeha in Honolulu, she was the third of ten children of high chiefs Analea Keohokālole and Caesar Kapaʻakea.
1838 Read full storyMarriage to John Owen Dominis
Liliʻuokalani married John Owen Dominis, an American who became Governor of Oʻahu and Maui under the Hawaiian monarchy.
1862 Read full storyNamed Heir to the Throne
King Kalākaua proclaimed his sister Liliʻuokalani as his heir apparent to the throne of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
1877 Read full storyAscension to the Throne
Following the death of her brother King Kalākaua, Liliʻuokalani became the first and only queen regnant of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
1891 Read full storyOverthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
A group of American and European businessmen, with the support of U.S. Minister John L. Stevens and U.S. Marines, overthrew Queen Liliʻuokalani's government.
1893 Read full storyProvisional Government Established
The Committee of Safety established a provisional government headed by Sanford B. Dole, with the goal of eventual annexation to the United States.
1893 Read full storyRepublic of Hawaii Established
The Republic of Hawaii was proclaimed, with Sanford B. Dole as president, further solidifying the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
1894 Read full storyArrest and Imprisonment
Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested and imprisoned in ʻIolani Palace following a failed counter-revolution by royalist supporters. This date is now commemorated as ʻOnipaʻa Day.
1895 Read full storyAnnexation of Hawaii
Despite Queen Liliʻuokalani's protests and petitions from the Hawaiian people, Hawaii was annexed as a territory of the United States.
1898 Read full storyPassing of Queen Liliʻuokalani
Queen Liliʻuokalani passed away at Washington Place in Honolulu at the age of 79. Her funeral was a combination of Christian and Hawaiian traditions.
1917 Read full storyApology Resolution
The United States Congress passed a joint resolution (Public Law 103-150) apologizing for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
1993 Read full storyCentennial of the Overthrow
Over 10,000 people marched to ʻIolani Palace to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
1993 Read full storySupport Our Mission
Your contribution helps us continue Queen Liliʻuokalani's legacy of education, cultural preservation, and advocacy.
Commemoration T-Shirts
Support our mission by purchasing an ʻOnipaʻa Commemoration Peace Walk T-shirt. Available online starting August 2025.
ʻOnipaʻa Commemoration T-Shirt
Available in multiple sizes and colors. All proceeds support our educational and cultural programs.
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