Dramatic re-enactment of 1897 anti-annexation petition gathering
An
invitation...
A DRAMATIC
RE-ENACTMENTIn Honor of Queen
LiliuokalaniSeptember 2, 1838 - November 11,
1917Last reigning monarch of the
Hawaiian Kingdom, a constitutional monarchy
A presentation of Ka Lei Maile Alii Hawaiian
Civic ClubSUNDAY, APRIL 17,
2005 · 12:30 PMKAUMAKAPILI
CHURCH HALL766 North King
StreetKa Lei Maile Alii: The
Queen's WomenThe reenactment of a
gathering of the Queen's supporters in Hilo in 1897 as
recorded
in the San Francisco Call by reporter Miriam
Michelson.When Mrs. Emma Aima Nawahi
(wife of Hawaiian patriot Joseph Nawahi and a patriot herself) wrote letters to
Queen Liliuokalani, she often addressed her as "Kamailealii" - hence the title
of this special presentation. Please join us as we honor both the Queen and also
the women who stood fast with her throughout her life - women like Emma Nawahi,
Abigail Kuaihelani Campbell, Kahalewai Cummins and many
others.This event is free and open to
the public.For more information call
738-0084
Posted: Thu - April 14, 2005 at 10:06 AM