Hands On History
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 11a.m.
Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook will be having “Hands On History” activities every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11a.m. - 1p.m. that help visitors explore Kona’s history in a deeper and more sensory way. Participation is free with the purchase of admission to the farm. The Society hopes this program will help perpetuate these cultural traditions and further preserve the history behind Kona’s coffee industry and its pioneers. This unique program is supported through a grant from Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Come and experience Kona’s Stories!
The schedule for upcoming activities is as follows:
Friday, November 30 Backyard Groceries: Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden with West Hawai’i Master Gardeners
Monday, December 3 Utility Meets Beauty: The Tradition of Sashiko Stitching
Wednesday, December 5 Weaving Tools & Treasures: Lauhala on a Kona Coffee Farm
Friday, December 7 Floral Philosophy: The Art and Harmony of Ikebana
Monday, December 10 Art & Language: Learning Japanese with Calligraphy
Wednesday, December 12 Balanced Bento: Pickling as a Mainstay of the Japanese Table
Friday, December 14 Backyard Groceries: Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden
Monday, December 17 Beans in the Skillet: Coffee Roasting at Home
Wednesday, December 19 Home Grown Remedies: Kona’s Traditions of Medicinal Gardening
Friday, December 21 Floral Philosophy: The Art and Harmony of Ikebana
Wednesday, December 26 Balanced Bento: Pickling as a Mainstay of the Japanese Table
Friday, December 28 Backyard Groceries: Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden
Monday, December 31 A Japanese New Year Tradition: Mochi Making!
