Kalukalu Ranch Homestead

History is Alive at KHS
Planning for the Future...

A 1890's homestead depicting the traditional way of life for Kona cowboys, ranchers, and local commerce... The 2-acre site will include authentic and reconstructed buildings typical of those found on Kona's ranches at the turn of the last century highlighting KHS's principal artifact, Greenwell Store and honoring past generations and perpetuating its multi-cultural heritage with a mix of interpretive, diverse, and fun experiences.


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Honoring Kona's Prior Generations

Depicting the traditional way of life for Kona cowboys by perpetuating its multi-cultural heritage with mix of interpretive, diverse, and fun experiences, including:

• Lei Making
• Storytelling
• Cow Milking
• Poi Pounding
• Blacksmithing
• Bread Making
• Cattle Branding
• Ukulele Playing
• Lauhala Weaving
• Rawhide Braiding
• Roping Demostrations
• Historical Performances
• Rock Wall Construction
• SaddleMaking & Repair


Blacksmith Shed at Waihou.

Pulehua, a mauka ranch built in the 1870's

Greenwell boy tame calves using an amana post.

Hawaiian women weave and model lauhala hats. ca. 1890.


Wall Ranch cowboys pose for a picture
at Keauhou Bay after a day of shipping
cattle in the 1940's.

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Contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Kona Historical Society
PO Box 398 Captain Cook, HI. 96704
Phone: 808-323-3222 ~ FAX: 808-323-2398
Email: khs@konahistorical.org