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Re-Thinking The Hanapēpē Massacre

August 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

Black & White Image of National guard soldiers watching over 130 strikers awaiting trial for riot charges outside the Lihue court.

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Registration is limited and opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, using the “Register” link, in-person at the Hanapēpē Public Library , or by phoning the library at 808-335-8418.

Join us as we learn more about the Hanapēpē Massacre with Mike Miranda and Ray Catania. There will be a short presentation detailing some of the history and events that led up to the massacre on September 9, 1924, followed by refreshments and community conversations.

1-3 p.m. Hanapēpē Public Library Meeting Room

Optional tour taking us to the locations where some of this important history took place. Maps will be provided. Times listed below are approximate.

3:30 p.m. ambush site

4:15 p.m. cemetery

Co-sponsored with the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities

REFRESHMENTS will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.


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Details

Date:
August 19, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm
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Island

Kauai

Recommended for

Adults

Branch

Kauai – Hanapepe
4490 Kona Road
Hanapepe, HI 96716 United States
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Phone:
808-335-8418

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