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Lahaina was established as the royal capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in
1820
by King Kamehameha II. While the area was a long-standing fishing
village known as "Lele," it became a major political and economic hub,
serving as the kingdom’s capital from 1820 to 1845 and a primary Pacific
whaling port.
Key Historical Milestones:
- 1802: King Kamehameha I established a royal residence, known as the "Brick Palace," in Lahaina.
- 1820: Formally designated as the Royal Capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- 1823: First Christian mission station established by Reverend Charles Stewart and William Richards.
- 1831: Lahainaluna Seminary (now Lahainaluna High School) was founded.
- 1845: The capital was moved to Honolulu.
Before
becoming a town, the area was historically significant as a residence
for Hawaiian chiefs and nobility, particularly in the Mokuʻula area.
The History of Lāhainā, Maui - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Nov 23, 2022 — Lāhainā
Timeline * 1778. Captain James Cook was the first European to visit the
Hawaiian Islands. * 1819. The first whaling ships ...
Lahaina | Whaling Town, Maui Island, Pacific Ocean, & 2023 ...
Mar 19, 2026 — Originally
a small fishing village, Lahaina (Hawaiian: “Cruel Sun”) was chosen as
the royal capital in 1820 by King Kamehameha II.Lahaina, Hawaii - Wikipedia
American
Protestant missionaries from the ABCFM arrived in the Hawaiian Islands
in 1820, setting up stations on Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu and...
