Hale Kahiko

Hale Kahiko is an old settlement in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. The site officially offers three houses with thatched roofs that were made to replicate the ancient Hawaiian Village that used to exist on the spot. Hale Kahiko is located at the back of a shopping center. Visitors can see modern versus ancient Hawaii.

The buildings are authentic in their construction using ohia wood posts, native pili grass, and coconut fiber for the lashings. The grounds are also meant to replicate the past offering native flora that used to be for food and medicinal needs. Each house or Hale has a different function like sleeping quarters, men's eating house, and a workshop for women making tapa.

The buildings are extremely authentic meaning even gourds, woven baskets, and poi pounders are present in the correct buildings. A tour of the three houses is possible on a daily basis as it is open to the public. The center hours are 9am to 6pm daily. To find the center one can go to Lahaina Center at 900 Front Street. There are other historical sites within walking distance of Hale Kahiko like the Brick Palace and Banyan Tree at the Courthouse.