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Military projects and mass travel brought mainland Americans flooding into Hawaii. Many stayed, and so the majority of people in Hawaii came to see themselves as Americans, though a minority disagreed (some still do). After many years as a territory, Hawaii became the fiftieth state in 1959.

Things to come

The huge tourist industry is both a blessing and a curse. Massive development pushes the Hawaii-born off the land to make way for hotels. Displaced Hawaiians, whatever their ethnic background, find themselves having to survive as waiters, chambermaids, clerks—in essence, as the servants of those who have displaced them. Many also fear that tourism will result in the Hawaiian paradise being paved over and lost forever; others feel that it already has been. The story of Hawaii’s evolution is far from over.

A historic home on the grounds of the Mauna Lani Resort

Lyman Museum

The Lyman Museum, on the southwest corner of Kapiolani and Haili streets, is a must-see. On the first floor, you’ll find a well-laid-out series of exhibits of Hawaiian artifacts with historical notes. Wandering among these outstanding exhibits is almost like taking a walking tour through Hawaiian history. Imagine seeing a missionary wife’s diary and reading in her own hand her account of that terrible day—April 2, 1868—of the greatest recorded earthquake in Hawaiian history! Call the museum (808-935-5021) or visit their website (www.lymanmuseum.org) or www.hawaiimuseums.org/mc/ishawaii_lyman.htm.