Kona Historical Society

Kona Historical Society main site is located on Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 11) on the Island of Hawaii and is about 14 miles south of the town of Kailua-Kona. The aim of the society is to preserve the history of the Kona districts and to share it with the public. Another site is maintained by the society at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, which is just a mile and half from the main site.

Historic records, journals, family records and other items of memorabilia are to be found at the Jean Greenwell Library & Archives. One of the highlights here is the photographic collection, which contains over 50,000 images making it the largest collection in Hawaii. The Kona Ranching Exhibit gives visitors an insight into the importance of cattle ranches here and can be seen at the Sheraton Keauhou, Royal Kona Resort and the Four Seasons at Hualalai hotels.

Visitors can step back to 1890 when they visit the H.N Greenwell Store Museum, where they will be greeted by costumed interpreters who will show people around this old time store. Self guided tours can be taken of the orchard, farmhouse and coffee processing mill at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. The Kalukalu site can be rented for weddings, parties, corporate events and other special occasions.