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Paniolo Traditions: Hawaiian Cowboys & Culture |
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May 18 to September 30, 2007 |
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Aloha! |
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 This
special exhibit traces the unique history of cattle and cowboys in
Hawaii, a story that began more than 200 years ago when Spanish
Colonial longhorns were delivered by a British Navy ship.
Hawaii's biggest and most famous
cattle company, the Parker Ranch, celebrates its 160th anniversary
in 2007. The founding of Parker's business is only one part of the
fascinating tale introduced here. We will touch upon just a few of
the people and diverse cultures, their equally varied skills and a
handful of amazing contributions to a rich The facts and legends about these islands have grown together so little details may not agree. The exact number of cattle (from four to a dozen) that survived the first sea voyage (in 1792 or 1793) doesn't matter as much as the effort made to get the animals to Hawaii and the determination of King Kamehameha to protect his new charges. |
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Copyright © 2003, National Ranching Heritage Center |
history that is like no other.