Preserve and protect the special qualities of Kona

Pūlama

The Hawaiian multiple truth for the word Pūlama means;
A torch light (in ancient times made from kukui nut)
Land section
To care for, to cherish, to treasure, to save, to guard, to foster
To be watchful, to be careful

Vision

Preserve and protect the intrinsic qualities of Kona

Mission

The mission of Pūlama iā Kona Heritage Council is to preserve, protect, and enhance the special qualities of Kona.

The Organization

Founders
Tomoe Nimori
Scott Seymour

Executive Director
Antu Harvey

Board Members
Motter Snell, President
Maki Morinoue, Vice President
(Open position), Secretary
Rebecca Colvin, Treasurer
Baron Sekiya
Jennifer Ching
Mimi Bergstrom
Jules Dudoit


Advisors
Tomoe Nimori

The History

Early 1990, the late Sherwood Greenwell and Kona Historical Society Executive director , Jill Olson recognizing that there were many sites and buildings in Kona of historical significance, launched on a “what can we do” discussion. Since the Kona Historical Society was focused on gathering and archiving information the need to establish another organization to preserve these sites became evident. • Interested persons assembled to establish Pūlama iā Kona Heritage Preservation Council. • Sites and projects identified—Kuakini Wall, Keakealani Wahine Complex, Ahupua`a, neighborhoods such as Hōlualoa village, Kainaliu, and buildings such as churches.

Current into Future

Goals: • Increase public awareness of the value of preservation • Promote, Encourage, Advocate the preservation of pre-contact structures, historic architecture, cultural heritage places and vistas • Identify and recognize landscapes of historic importance

Your contributions will directly support our next generation to have a sense of place.