Kamakahonu

Kamakahonu was the home of Kamehameha I, founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from 1812 until his death. Here he built his residence, storehouses and fishponds and remodeled 'Ahu'ena Heiau, a temple of great antiquity. When he died here May 8 1819, his son Liholiho was proclaimed Kamehameha II. Through the influence of Queen Ka'ahumanu the religious kapu on eating was abolished, the gods defied and the temple and images burned. American missionaries landed on this beach April 4, 1820 and Christianity was introduced. When the capitol was move to Lahina, Kamakahonu became island capitol and residence of Governor Kaukini who rebuilt it into Fort 'Ahu'ena

Kalaoa, Hawaii · United States