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320 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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Jason Noah (10/31/2019)
This is a beautiful structure, and one that in many ways represents the colonial past that Hawaii has wrestled with. If you don't have time for a tour, you can get great pictures from the street. I would encourage making a reservation and going through the house. It's story is important to this once colony, now state.
James Lawley (05/04/2020)
Beginning to look and act like a third world country. No thanks, I don't want to be arrested while on vacation for going outside.
Karl 1974 (03/17/2020)
Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It was where Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Later it became the official residence of the Governor of Hawaiʻi. In 2007, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The current governor's residence was built in 2008 behind the historic residence, and is located on the same grounds as Washington Place.nnWilliam Little Lee made Washington Place his home from 1849–1854. Lee was instrumental in integrating a Western legal system in the Hawaiian Islands, based upon the Massachusetts model. Lee also authored the Great Mahele, which introduced private land ownership into Hawaiian culture.nnLydia Kamakaeha Pākī, the future Queen Liliʻuokalani and the Heir Apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, married John Owen Dominis in 1862, making Washington Place the private residence of the princess and future queen. Another Massachusetts lawyer, Alfred S. Hartwell, rented a guest room from 1868 until 1872. He describes Mary as still expecting her husband to return any day. Mary Dominis died on April 25, 1889, and John Owen Dominis died on August 27, 1891, leaving the property to Liliʻuokalani, who had just become Queen after the death of her brother, King Kalākaua.
Eliza Martin (08/01/2019)
The Docent that took us on the tour was very knowledgeable. The history of Washington Place is good for all of us that live in Hawaii should know. My Kupuna group from Kapolei enjoyed it. Some of the group has never been there and appreciated it. Good tour!!
R. Lee Donaldson (07/18/2019)
This place is something most people don't think of as a historical place to visit. It is an important part of Hawaii's history leading up to modern times, but it wasn't until recent years did become open to the public for free tours every Thursday.nnThe tour space is very limited, so it is a good idea to plan in advance. You can easily book online to confirm available space. Again, it is free, so this is a no lose deal. The docents take you back in time to really help you understand everything about the property and events that have happened over time.nnBeing located next to the State Capital, Iolani Palace, and State Art Museum, you can make a day of it just touring Hawaii's history in one walkable area.nnI don't recommend this for young children as it will be boring for them and they will disturb others who are trying to listen to the docent. This is a very adult and mentally mature type of activity.
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