08/08/2026
We are excited to announce our next Talk Story Saturday: Hawaiʻi Ma Kahaone (Beaches of Hawaiʻi), Saturday, August 15, 2026 10am to 11am.
Register via Eventbrite at bit.ly/HHSTalkStoryAug2026 or scan the QR Code. Reservations are limited, walk-ins welcome, permitted space.
“We name the places that we want to go back to”--John Clark
John Clark, a well-known community researcher, scholar, and author has spent his life documenting Hawaiʻi’s surf spots and shorelines. In 2016 he bequeathed to HHS a collection of images and publications notes from 1974 to 1989. This valuable material is associated with his first four publications, Beaches of: the Big Island; Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; Maui; and Oʻahu.
August’s theme, Hawaiʻi Ma Kahaone (Beaches of Hawaiʻi), will explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi Photograph Collection from John Clark. We will feature a few historic beaches and shorelines and how this collection overall supports larger historical narratives. We will also discuss this year-long preservation project and how our communities can access these valuable resources. Join us as we journey through each island to learn about places that are significant to us, our communities, and history.
Talk Story Saturdays encourages our communities to learn, share, and engage with each other about Hawaiian History. Dive deep into the Hawaiian Historical Society’s (HHS) stacks with the staff for a special insiders’ look into the rare and unique books and archival material not normally on public view. The hour-long tour will include: an introduction to the Hawaiian Historical Society, a curated exhibit, a chance to interact with historical material as well as an opportunity to learn how to research and access HHS’ resources. Guests are encouraged to ask questions and stay for reference hours to conduct their own research. Tours are conducted in the Hawaiian Historical Society’s Reading Room, Library & Archives.
