AHA & Community Events

Hawaii Archivists Sponsor Event

Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons Exclusive Tour

Punahou School Archives invites the Association of Hawai‘i Archivists members to a joint open house event with the Hawai‘i Association of School Librarians, including an exclusive tour of the new Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons. This event will take place Saturday October 31st from 1:00–2:30 p.m. to wrap up National Archives Month. Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure your place.

Click here for the RSVP Link. We hope to see you there!

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Hawaiian Mission Houses Presents: Tea & Treasures: A Private Archival Experience on February 28, 2026

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.

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AHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference

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.

Visit this year’s conference page for full program and registration!

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2025 AHA Holiday Bash

Aloha to our AHA Community! 

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. 

Guests are more than welcome to join in on the fun! Please register and secure your tickets now.