The 2024 Restoration Plan
Phase III (in progress 2024)
- Restore Heiau walls and hale sites
- Taro patches and fish ponds
- Makahiki arena and walking paths
- Cultural and educational programs
Phase IV (est. opening date 2027)
- Host traditional Makahiki games
- Docent training and public tours
- Integrate Manokalanipo park
- Interpretive center for visitors
Phase I (completed)
- Security wall construction
- Protective signage installation
- Adjacent parcel acquisition
- 3D site survey
Phase II (completed)
- Install traditional Ki'i statues
- Interpretive signs and viewing platform
- Celestial navigation markers
- Replanting of 400 native trees
Project organizers have used Kekahuna's map to outline twelve areas for restoration. Area one is highlighted here.
2015 aerial view. Restoration will move around the outside of the makahiki arena, starting with Area 1.
The HTA Award will help restore the interior village walls located here in area 1.
The Kūkulu Hale will be 30 by 50 feet, the largest in the village.
