Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.
Honouliuli Historic Overlay
Historic overlay illustrating the layout of Honouliuli Internment and POW Camp
Honouliuli Aqueduct
An aqueduct separated prisoners of war from internees at Honouliuli Internment Camp. The aqueduct provided water for both internment and prisoners of war camps.
Honouliuli Retaining Wall
This stone wall played a crucial role in the rediscovery of Honouliuli
Stakeholders Meeting
The first Honouliuli National Monument stakeholders meeting
Modern view South from Honouliuli Overlook
Looking towards the south of the gulch with Pearl Harbor in the distance
Modern view across from Honouliuli Overlook
A look across the gulch from the overlook
Modern view North from Honouliuli Overlook
Overview towards the north with the Wai‘anae range in the distance
Honouliuli internee barracks
The American Internee barracks at Honouliuli Compound #5, circa 1945
Park Ranger
A Park Ranger helping a young visitor
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial
President Obama signing Proclapation
President Obama signing the proclamation to create Honouliuli
President Obama and a Park Ranger
President Barack Obama walks with Park Ranger Katy Duffy
Compound 5
A view of daily life at Honouliuli Internment Camp. c. 1945
