Under the auspices of the Wahi Kupuna Internship Program, bright, young local high school and university students have been researching the history of Pi‘opi‘o, one of Hilo’s wahi pana (legendary places).
Under the auspices of the Wahi Kupuna Internship Program, bright, young local high school and university students have been researching the history of Pi‘opi‘o, one of Hilo’s wahi pana (legendary places).
During a presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum, five of these students will share their findings on topics ranging from environmental issues facing the Wailoa River Estuary, to analyzing change in the Pi‘opi‘o landscape after the 1946 tsunami, to traditional taro planting in mounds along marshy river banks, and more.
“The scope and quality of their projects — and the ability of these young people to contribute to our understanding of Hilo’s cultural and historical environment — are truly impressive, and you won’t want to miss what they have to show and tell us,” said Gladys Suzuki, Lyman Museum education assistant.
Monday’s presentation is part of the museum’s Saigo Public Program lecture series. Admission to this program is free to museum members, $3 for nonmembers. Space is limited; first come, first seated.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii. Located at 276 Haili St., the museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.