In 2019, we had the pleasure to visit Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on US soil. With most of the country under ‘Stay-at-home’ orders, Iolani Palace is currently closed to the public. The Friends of Iolani have made a few virtual resources, like this 3D walkthrough of the palace rooms, available to those who would like to visit the palace from the safety of their own living rooms.
There are also brief video clips giving the history behind some of the portraits adorning the walls, like the one I photographed above of Queen Hakaleleponi , wife of Kamehameha III.
And this video of schoolchildren dancing on the palace grounds just makes me smile. Stay home, be well and soon we can celebrate life’s happy moments together again
Oahu Posts:
- Kahanamoku Beach
- Fort DeRussy Beach Park
- Green World Coffee Farm
- The Dole Plantation
- Anahulu River
- Waimea Falls
- Hau’ula Beach Park
- Tropical Macadamia Farm
- Byodo-In Temple
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Aloha Tower
- Diamond Head
- Iolani Palace
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Aliʻiōlani Hale
- Pearl Harbor
Location: 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Designation: National Historic Landmark
Date established/designated: December 29, 1962
Date of my visit: April 13, 2019
