Description

Located near the village of Kaunakakai, the ruins of this house were once built up as the grand summer residence of King Kamehameha V. The remains of the home are located near the wharf (which now serves as the main port for the island). You'll see a raised stone platform here, which makes up the main portion of the ruins, and once could have been used as a heiau (ancient worship temple). King Kamehameha V was the last in the Kamehameha dynasty, and ruled the islands with a strong hand. He ruled from 1863 to 1872 and was known for revising the long existing constitution to suit his ideals and give him more power. Although he was a tough king, he was credited with staunchly maintaining many of the islands' cultures and traditions, and sponsored many hula festivals.