200 people gathered to reflect on the history and legal impacts made, past and present, at Aliiolani Hale—capitol building of the Hawaiian Kingdom and home to Hawaii’s Supreme Court since April 30, 1874. Historical figures, featuring portrayals by Hawaiian Mission Houses’ History Theatre actors, animated Aliiolani Hale and the Judiciary History Center’s museum, sharing personal accounts from different periods of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Reenactments featured portrayals of:

Emma M.B. Nakuina (1847-1929) – Curator of Hawaii’s National Museum, located in Aliiolani Hale, and first woman to hold the title of Water Commissioner, serving from 1892 to 1907.

William C. Parke (1821-1889) – Marshal of the Hawaiian Kingdom, who served as the chief law enforcement officer for 34 years under five Hawaiian Monarchs.

Reverend William Richards (1793-1847) – ABCFM Missionary, whose teachings helped Moi Kamehameha III and Kuhina Nui Kekauluohi draft, Ke Kumukanawai o ka Makahiki, 1839 (1839 Declaration of Rights) and Ke Kumukanawai a me na Kanawai o ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 1840 (Constitution of 1840).

Attendees were also the first to experience a NEW art exhibition in Aliiolani Hale titled, “Imi i Ka Pono: Reflections on Land, Culture, and Identity,” featuring more than 20 artworks from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ Art in Public Places Collection.