Five minutes by car from downtown Honolulu graces what was once the secluded mountain home and summer retreat of Queen Emma, consort to King Kamehameha IV of Hawaiʻi. Now a historic house museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of the royal family, Hānaiakamalama, known today as Queen Emma Summer Palace, is a timeless symbol of classic Hawaiian elegance and contemporary style. The Palace was built in 1848, access may be limited for visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs. Situated in the coolness of Nu‘uanu Valley, Hānaiakamalama was used as a retreat for the royal family to escape the court life of Honolulu from 1857 to 1885. The Daughters of Hawai‘i saved the home from demolition in 1915 to avoid construction of a baseball field. Hānaiakamalama is listed on the State and National Historic Registries and houses a collection of Queen Emma’s belongings, antiques, furnishings and royal regalia.
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