Honouliuli National Historic Site

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Honouliuli National Historic Site

In 2026, Honouliuli National Historic Site is commemorating the 80th year since Honouliuli Internment Camp closed with community events that will take place throughout the year. Stay tuned on our website or social media to learn more and get involved.

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Photos

Satellite image of Honouliuli Gulch with a historic overlay illustrating Honouliuli's layout — Historic overlay illustrating the layout of Honouliuli Internment and POW Camp

View down the aqueduct at Honouliuli Gulch — An aqueduct separated prisoners of war from internees at Honouliuli Internment Camp. The aqueduct provided water for both internment and prisoners of war camps.

A stone wall — This stone wall played a crucial role in the rediscovery of Honouliuli

Group photo of Honouliuli stakeholders — The first Honouliuli National Monument stakeholders meeting

Overlook towards south of Honouliuli Gulch — Looking towards the south of the gulch with Pearl Harbor in the distance

Looking across the Honouliuil Gulch — A look across the gulch from the overlook

Overview of Honouliuli Gulch looking north — Overview towards the north with the Wai‘anae range in the distance

An overview of the American Internee barracks — The American Internee barracks at Honouliuli Compound #5, circa 1945

A park ranger speaking to a young visitor about the National Park — A Park Ranger helping a young visitor

President Obama signing proclamation — President Obama signing the proclamation to create Honouliuli

President Barack Obama walks with Park Ranger Katy Duffy

A view of daily life at Honouliuli Internment Camp. c. 1945

Activities

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Bookstore and Park Store