Daughters of Hawaii

The Daughters of Hawaiʻi is a nonprofit organization founded in 1903, dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian culture, language, and sacred and historic sites.

The Queen Emma Summer Palace was acquired by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi in 1913, narrowly avoiding the demolition of the house and construction of a baseball field on the grounds.

At this time, the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company began to formulate plans for an oceanfront hotel in Kailua-Kona.

The ladies held firm and because of their spirit, the State of Hawaiʻi has an important educational museum and Kailua-Kona still has some open waterfront.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Daughters of Hawaiʻi are supported by donations, dues, admission fees and fundraising events.