Location: Akoni Pule Highway, North Kohala Office: daily 8:00 am4:00 pm, except state holidays Mail to: P.O. Box100, Kapaau, HI 96755 Phone: (808) 882-6207
Hours:
daily 8:00 am4:00 pm, except state holidays Admission: free; reservations required for guided tours,
call (808) 889-7133
Lapakahi
State Historical Park is the archaeological site of the remains
of a traditional Hawaiian fishing community. A self-guided tour
takes vistors to house sites and a canoe halau (long house);
runs through a game area where visitors can try spear throwing,
ulu maika (disc rolling) and konane (checkers); and leads
to a fishing shrine and salt pans along the rocky shoreline.
Collections:
archaeological remains of a traditional Hawaiian fishing community,
including a canoe halau and house sites; native plants, fishing
technology, games; artifacts and midden from on-site excavations;
photographs and maps of site
Programs and tours: self-guided walking tour with brochure,
guided tours for groups by reservation, demonstrations, school
tours
Facilities: handicap access (call to inquire - may be limited); public restrooms
Parking: 12 cars, 3 buses
Department of Land and Natural Resources
National Register of Historic Places
HMA member