The
founding of the Hawaiian kingdom can be directly associated with one structure
in the Hawaiian Islands: Pu'ukohola Heiau. The temple was constructed
to incur the favor of the war god Kuka'ilimoku. Built between 1790-91
by Kamehameha I (also known as Kamehameha the Great), together with chiefs,
commoners, men, women and children. As British sailor John Young looked
on, the temple was built and dedicated, a chief rival was sacrificed,
and the war god Ku was pleased. Kamehameha I waged several subsequent
battles using Western military strategy and weapons to extend his control
over all Hawaiian Islands. The monarchy he established lasted 83 years,
from 1810-1893. Authorized by Congress on August 17, 1972 (86 Stat.562.)Acreage
- 85.30; federal 60.93, non-federal 24.37. Pu'ukohola Heiau and property
of John Young who fought for Kamehameha during the period of his ascendancy
to power.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
Daily, 7:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. all year.
Communities
Surrounding Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
The
founding of the Hawaiian kingdom can be directly associated with one structure
in the Hawaiian Islands: Pu'ukohola Heiau. The temple was constructed
to incur the favor of the war god Kuka'ilimoku. Built between 1790-91
by Kamehameha I (also known as Kamehameha the Great), together with chiefs,
commoners, men, women and children. As British sailor John Young looked
on, the temple was built and dedicated, a chief rival was sacrificed,
and the war god Ku was pleased. Kamehameha I waged several subsequent
battles using Western military strategy and weapons to extend his control
over all Hawaiian Islands. The monarchy he established lasted 83 years,
from 1810-1893. Authorized by Congress on August 17, 1972 (86 Stat.562.)Acreage
- 85.30; federal 60.93, non-federal 24.37. Pu'ukohola Heiau and property
of John Young who fought for Kamehameha during the period of his ascendancy
to power.