Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 6 - STATE PARKS › Chapter 146 - HAWAII STATE PARK SYSTEM › Subchapter 5 - 'IOLANI PALACE STATE MONUMENT › Section 13-146-69 - Purpose

Current through June, 2024
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide rules
					 specific to the 'Iolani Palace State Monument in order to recognize, protect,
					 and preserve the historic and cultural significance of the Monument and to meet
					 the Monument's educational mission to preserve the character of the era of
					 Hawaii's monarchy.
'Iolani Palace State Monument ('Iolani Monument) consist
					 of 'Iolani Palace, Barracks, Coronation Pavilion, Kanaina Building (Old
					 Archives Building), Kekauluohi Building (State Archives Building) and Grounds
					 Consisting of 11 acres of land, including the perimeter wall and wrought iron
					 fence bordered by King street, Likelike Street, Hotel Street Mall and Richards
					 Street.
'Iolani Monument is one of the most important historical
					 and cultural resources in Hawaii. Before the arrival of the missionaries in the
					 1820's, a Hawaiian temple or heiau, known as "Kaahimauili," was sited in this
					 area. Later, a small mausoleum was built on the grounds to house the remains of
					 King Liholiho and Queen Kamamalu. While the remains of these Royalty were moved
					 to their new resting place in 1865, accounts state that the bones of certain
					 chiefs remain on the site. King Kalakaua, out of respect for this sacred and
					 hallowed place, raised a mound over it. Hawaiian culture demands great respect
					 and care for the location of ancient burial sites of Hawaiian chiefs.
In 1882, 'Iolani Palace was built and served to house
					 Hawaii's last Monarchs, King Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani. This is the only
					 palace of official royal residence in the United States. It is listed in the
					 National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic
					 Landmark. The State designated the area a Monument in recognition of its
					 historic importance, and to utilize these unique resources to educate and
					 promote awareness of the historic and cultural character of the era of the
					 Hawaiian monarchy.
The Friends of 'Iolani Palace, a non-profit organization
					 which acts as the State's steward of the Palace under a lease agreement, holds
					 the official designation as the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History.
					 Their mission is, "To preserve, restore, interpret, share and celebrate the
					 unique cultural, historic and spiritual qualities of 'Iolani Palace and its
					 Grounds for the benefit of Native Hawaiians, the People of Hawaii and the
					 world."
'Iolani Monument also includes the Kekauluohi Building,
					 the Hawaii State Archives Building. The Archives house thousands of priceless
					 and irreplaceable records generated by the State and the former terrritorial
					 government and monarchy.
'Iolani Monument is a public gathering site. People are
					 welcome to gather on the Grounds and to have limited and managed access to the
					 Palace, Archives, Barracks and Coronation Pavilion. However, the sacred
					 cultural sites, the rare historic resources, and the mission of the entire
					 'Iolani Monument to maintain the historic character of the Monarchy era,
					 requires specific rules dedicated to protect and preserve the character,
					 buildings, cultural sites and grounds for future generations. These rules serve
					 the significant government interest of protecting the Monument and the safety
					 of the persons who visit it The Monument and the valuable historic property and
					 records it holds must be preserved for the use and enjoyment of all of the
					 people of Hawaii and visitors to the islands for generations to
					 come.