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| Pu`Uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park :- Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu or one of the ancient laws against the gods could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or "pu`uhonua". The offender would absolved by a priest and freed to leave. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge here during times of battle. The grounds just outside the Great Wall that encloses the pu`uhonua were home to several generations of powerful chiefs. The 182 acre park, established in 1961, includes the pu`uhonua and a complex of archeological sites including: temple platforms, royal fishponds, sledding tracks, and some coastal village sites. The Hale o Keawe temple and several thatched structures have been reconstructed. ACTIVITIES Begin your visit at the park’s visitor center where you can pick up the park’s brochure that includes information on the self guided trail. You might take in one of the orientation talks in the amphitheater, check the visitor center for the schduled time. The self-guided trail takes about 30 minutes and takes you through the royal grounds and place of refuge (pu’uhonua). Often you can find cultural demonstrators working and sharing their knowledge on traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts. Foreign language and other informational handouts are available. We provide cold water, but food or beverages are not sold in the park. FACTS Acreage Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 420 Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 420 Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 182 Visitation Budget |
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