Koloa Field System

SUBHEAD: A lecture and walking tour of the ancient Koloa area farming system, one of the most productive in Hawaii.

By Jeri DePietro on 6 October 2010 for Island Breath - 
(http://islandbreath.blogspot.com/2010/10/koloa-field-system.html)

 
Image above: Aerial view of part of Hawaiian archaeological sites bounded by Hapa Trail (foreground), Poipu Bypass West (background) and old cane railroad right of way between mill and Koloa landing (right).  

The public is invited to a lecture and walking tour providing information on the historic agricultural lifestyle of Hawaiians on Kauai's south shore. Guest speaker Dr. Hal Hammatt will give the first lecture ever on the entire Koloa Field System Complex, stretching west from Kukui`ula Harbor to Weliweli in the east. The lecture will cover descriptions of sites located in the Koloa Field System and will highlight different sites to be seen on Friday morning's tour of four archeological preserves and Hapa Trail.  

WHAT:
Free public lecture on archaeological sites in Koloa/Poipu.  

WHEN:
Thursday, 14 October 2010 at 6:30pm  

WHERE:
Koloa Neighborhood Center

 DETAILS:
Refreshments will be provided after the lecture. Sponsored by Hui Malama O Koloa and Koloa Community Association. Join us on Friday for a field trip to visit several of these sites. Dr. Hal Hammatt will conduct a tour of the area, pointing out the sites described in Thursday evening's lecture and the Koloa Neighborhood Center. Participants are advised to wear hats, walking shoes and sunscreen. Water will be provided along the tour and refreshments will be provided at the tours conclusion. The tour is open to the public free of charge.  

WHAT:
Free walking tour of archeological preserves and Hapa Trail.  

WHEN:
Friday, 15 October 2010 at 10:00am  

WHERE:
Meet at Kiahuna Golf Course parking lot.  

DETAILS: Things to bring on the tour:
  • Hat and sunscreen.
  • Water will be provided throughout the entire tour
  • Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the tour
  • Talk story time with Dr. Hammatt at end of tour
Talk on the entire complex of the Koloa Field System from Kukuila to Weliweli focuses on:
Different archaeological sites Unique irrigation system different crops grown abundantly animal corrals Why is the Koloa System highly regarded How the food was distributed Role in supplying ships at Hanakape Providing food for the 49ers in the California Gold Rush Tour of Archaeological Preserves in the Koloa Field System
There is a treasure trove of archaeological sites in Popu. The area is much more than a resort destination for visitors. The history of the area is fascinating. There were salt beds for making pakai, Pa a laka hula mound where hula icon olani Luahine learned hula and practiced. This was a strategic area in the civil wars of Kaua ibetween island chiefs, and much more. These events are presented in conjunction with the Society of Hawaiian Archaeologist Conference featuring top archaeologist in Hawaii, greater Polynesia and Micronesia. The tour lecture sponsored by Hui Malama o Koloa and the Koloa Community Association.

See also:
Ea O Ka Aina: Early Hawaiian Agriculture 1/1/10
Ea O Ka Aina: Hapa Trail Defilement 7/19/09
Ea O Ka Aina: Knudsen to spoil Poipu 1/18/09

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