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:
Monday, June 4 - Backyard Groceries: Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden
Wednesday, June 6 - Balanced Bento: Pickles as a Mainstay of the Japanese Table
Friday, June 8 - Art & Language: Learning Japanese with Calligraphy
Monday, June 11 - Beans in the Skillet: Coffee Roasting at Home
Wednesday, June 13 - Home Grown Remedies: Kona’s Traditions of Medicinal Gardening
Friday, June 15 - Floral Philosophy: The Art and Harmony of Ikebana
Monday, June 18 - Utility Meets Beauty: The Tradition of Sashiko Stitching
Wednesday, June 20 - Weaving Tools & Treasures: Lauhala on a Kona Coffee Farm
Friday, June 22 - Backyard Groceries: Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden
Monday, June 25 - Art & Language: Learning Japanese with Calligraphy
Wednesday, June 27 - Balanced Bento: Pickles as a Mainstay of the Japanese Table
Friday, June 29 - Beans in the Skillet: Coffee Roasting at Home
