Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives invites the community to experience Hawaii’s history in an intimate and elegant setting with Tea & Treasures: A Private Archival Experience on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with guest arrival and check-in beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following the program, the Hale Kū’ai (gift shop) will be open for guests. All inclusive price of $150 per person. Tickets are now available at https://missionhouses.org/events/tea-treasures
This premium, culturally-grounded program offers guests exclusive access to rarely seen artifacts from the organization’s archival collection, paired with traditional afternoon tea service and hands-on historical activities. Limited seating ensures an intimate, personalized experience at one of Honolulu’s most significant historic sites.
Event Highlights Include:
Rare Archival Presentation – Guests will enjoy a curated presentation of historic artifacts in the library, with white-glove, self-guided interaction and opportunities for Q&A with Archivist and Librarian, Kyle Hart.
Historic Grounds Tour – Explore the mission grounds and step inside the traditional hale pili (grass house), gaining insight into 19th-century life in Hawaiʻi.
Printing Press Experience – Each guest will operate the historic printing press, creating their own keepsake print to take home under the guidance of Director of Education Mike Smola.
Afternoon Tea Service – Award-winning Tea at 1024 will provide traditional high tea service featuring local flavors, including signature scones with clotted cream, delicate tea sandwiches, and homemade sweets.
Live Hawaiian Music – Enjoy live acoustic music performed by Jason Laeha throughout the afternoon.
Together, we will explore how relationships shape our professional practices, how archives support communities navigating social and cultural transformation, and how innovative, community-rooted approaches across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific are redefining archival work today.
Building on the success of last year, the 2026 Annual Conference and Meeting will once again feature:
Presentations and panels
Exhibits and student engagement
Space for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation
This year’s event will be on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 hosted at the beautiful Queen Emma’s Summer Palace from 9am to 3:45pm both in person and via zoom with bento lunch provided to our in person attendees.
We are pleased to announce the return of this beloved community tradition of the AHA Holiday party. We joyfully request your attendance on Friday December 12th from 6 to 8:30pm at Smith and Kings for drinks, food, games, and festive merry making. Tickets are $45 per person and include your drink ticket, food, and entry to the event with gratuity to the venue.
Please join us for the AHA Education Committee Webinar: “Preservation Perspectives across the Pacific: Reflections on Collaborations between the Northern Marianas Humanities Council and UCLA Information Studies” with Casey Winkleman and Leo G. Pangelinan.
Casey Winkleman (UCLA Librarian of Information Studies; PI of the Northern Marianas Archival Research & Consent Research Project) and Leo Pangelinan (Executive Director, Northern Marianas Humanities Council) will present 1) reflections on their past collaborations on providing a 10-module digital archiving and preservation workshops, which resulted in the first digital preservation certification of its kind in the CMNI, and 2) forthcoming plans for their future collaborations on Northern Marianas Archival Research & Consent Research Project, a UCLA-funded grant which seeks to engage Chamorro and Carolinian cultural knowledge bearers, seafarers, performers, weavers, carvers, archivists, librarians, artisans, healers, and community members across the Northern Mariana Islands in consent-based ethnographic research through audiovisual interviews, qualitative surveys, and community gatherings with the intention to collect data designed to increase understand and awareness of the unique and distinctive diverse cultural protocols, restrictions, and access considerations among a diversity of ethnic groups and communities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The information derived from the research will be translated into a creative, community-informed resource that will provide practical archival protocols, how-to guides, and space for reflection designed to bolster the diverse archival creation, preservation, and access initiatives in the region.
Speaker bios:
Casey Winkleman (she/they) is the librarian and manager of the IS Library and Media Preservation Lab in the UCLA Department of Information Studies, and co-director of the School of Education & Information Studies Center for the Preservation of Audiovisual Heritage (CPAH), which provides free digitization resources for Los Angeles community-based archives and creates opportunities for graduate students to receive hands-on training in AV preservation. Casey is the Principle Investigator of the Northern Mariana Islands Archival Permissions and Consent Research Project generously funded by the UCLA Global Advisory Award, which engages Chamorro and Carolinian cultural knowledge bearers, seafarers, performers, weavers, carvers, archivists, librarians, artisans, healers, and community members across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in ethnographic research designed to increase understanding and awareness of the unique archival cultural protocols, restrictions, and access considerations among a diversity of ethnic groups and communities in the region. Casey is passionate about empowering communities through teaching digital preservation and access strategies grounded in human connection, sustainability, care, and practicality.
Leo G. Pangelinan (he/him) In his role as the Executive Director of the Northern Marianas Humanities Council, Leo conscientiously steers initiatives that delve into the diverse human experiences within the Commonwealth. Outside his professional commitments, he extends his influence as a Regional Advisor for McREL International, devoted to the improvement of academic outcomes across the Pacific region. A traditional ocean voyager, he humbly acknowledges the lessons learned from the open seas, integrating the values of navigation into both his personal and professional endeavors. As a recording artist and ukulele player, Leo endeavors to promote and preserve the Chamorro language through melodic expressions. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he co-founded the Pacific Islands Humanities Network, a platform fostering collaboration among regional councils to amplify Pacific Islander voices nationally. From the boardroom to the sea, his journey encapsulates a commitment to leadership, cultural preservation, and collaboration, all underscored by a humble dedication to his Pacific heritage.
Please join us as we celebrate National Archives Month on October 24th from 5pm to 6:30pm, for a nostalgic tour of Vladimir Ossipoff’s architectural legacy on Punahou Campus.
Using resources from the Punahou Archives and research from the Jean Charlot Collection at the University of Hawai’i, we will explore the history and memories of Ossipoff’s Winne Units and the Thurston Memorial Chapel. Bring your memories and your curiosity to learn as we walk through architectural history.
There will be plenty of walking, stairs, and occasionally limited seating, so please be mindful of these conditions and make good shoe decisions.
Tour spots are limited to only 20 guests, and early registration is encouraged. Please use this RSVP linkto secure your space today.
Mahalo to Kylee Mar and Kate Marsi for hosting and leading us on this once in a lifetime tour!
