Celebrate hula, the language of the heart, at the Merrie Monarch Festival! Check out the cultural and iconic event’s internationally acclaimed hula competition, Hawaiian arts fair, hula shows, a grand parade through Hilo town, and more, beginning on April 9, 2023!
Summer in Hawai'i always starts with the celebration of King Kamehameha Day! On June 11th, we honor the great strength and intelligence that Kamehameha the Great displayed in his unification of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Read more about his contributions, and how we're celebrating King Kamehameha's legacy at the Volcano Art Center all month long!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Find the best gifts on the Big Island right here in Volcano Village! Keep reading for Volcano Heritage Cottages’ top gift ideas inspired by the talented individuals and businesses that call Volcano, Hawai’i home!
In ancient Hawai’i, the Hawaiians followed a land division system involving the ahupua’a. Working with nature’s rhythms, the ahupua’a allowed them to share knowledge and resources, from the top of the mountain down to the ocean. Find out what became of the ahupua’a, what the districts of Hawai’i Island are today, and what makes each one unique!
Hawai'i has a rich plantation history and our very own Ola’a House has deep ties to what was once Hawai’i Island’s largest sugar plantation. Read more about how the home of the Ola'a Sugar Company's manager became Volcano's Ola’a House, and discover how one man's vision for creating a place for showcasing historic artifacts and highlighting Hawai’i’s multicultural heritage became the Hawaii Plantation Museum.
