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Preserving The Legacy
The Friends of `Iolani Palace organization supports, guides, and manages Palace activities, providing caring stewardship for this Hawaiian landmark and national treasure. It currently administers the Palace under a lease with the State of Hawai`i.

Mrs. Lili`uokalani Kawananakoa Morris, grandniece of Queen Kapi`olani, founded The Friends of `Iolani Palace in 1966. Since that time, The Friends has supported and guided the restoration and management of the Palace building by obtaining donations and grant monies, spearheading efforts to acquire original Palace furnishings, many of which have been scattered throughout the world, and actively managing and assisting with Palace activities.

The Friends is also dedicated to preserving the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and to providing visitors with a fresh understanding of Hawaii's royal heritage.

The Friends of `Iolani Palace 20010-2011 Board of Directors
Officers
  • Puchi Romig - President
  • Quentin Kawananakoa - 1st Vice President
  • Melanie Holt - 2nd Vice President
  • Danton Wong - 3rd Vice President
  • John Walker, Jr. - Treasurer
  • Robert Alm - Corporate Secretary
Members
  • W. Frank Brandt
  • Robert I. Crowell
  • Al Darling
  • Rici Guild
  • Ken Hayashida
  • Sylvia Hussey
  • H.K. Bruss Keppeler
  • Duccio Marignoli
  • Chuck Pearson
  • Crystal Rose
  • S. Terry Wells
Director Emeritus
  • Agnes C. Conrad
  • Robert A. Hite
  • Wilmer C. Morris
  • Jean B. Stevens
Honorary Advisors
  • Governor George R. Ariyoshi
  • Senator Daniel K. Akaka
  • Michael J. Fisch
  • Marchesa Kapiolani Marignoli
  • Oswald K. Stender
The Friends of `Iolani Palace
Mission Statement
E mālama, ho`iho`i hou, wehewehe, kā`ana a ho`ohiwahiwa i ke`ano laha `ole o ka mo`omeheu, ka mō`aukala a me ka mana o ka Hale Ali`i `o `Iolani a me kona pā no ka pono o ke kānaka `ōiwi a me ka po`e o Hawai`i nei a me kō ke ao nei.

To preserve, restore, interpret, share, and celebrate the unique cultural, historical, and spiritual qualities of `Iolani Palace and its grounds for the benefit of native Hawaiians, the people of Hawai`i, and the world.

Strategic Vision and Plan
The Friends revised the Strategic Vision and Plan for the Palace in early 2004. For details.
Help Perpetuate the Heritage

Membership

Help sustain this important legacy by becoming a member of The Friends of `Iolani Palace. Find out more on the membership pages.

Other Ways to Help
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