After Cook's visit and the publication of several books relating his voyages, the Hawaiian Islands attracted many European and American explorers, traders, and whalers, who found the …

Dec 30, 2025 · Hawaii - Polynesian, US Territory, 50th State: The first inhabitants of Hawaii may have reached the islands as early as 300 ce from the Marquesas Islands. Contact with and …

The Hawaiian Islands have a rich and fascinating story that dates back over 1,500 years. These beautiful islands, sitting alone in the vast Pacific Ocean, have witnessed waves of settlers, …

Dec 31, 2025 · Context: Hawaii's Journey Through Time The Hawaiian archipelago—eight major islands and over 100 smaller islets stretching 1,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean—has …

Mar 31, 2025 · Today most anthropologists will tell you that the original settlement of the Hawaiian islands was by Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands around 300-500 AD. This group of …

Dec 16, 2009 · At around the 7th century, Polynesians from Tahiti and the Marquesas became the first people to settle in Hawaii. They formed a unique culture to survive on these isolated islands.

Discover the long and rich history of Hawaii and its people. Plan your perfect vacation to the Hawaiian Islands.

This is the story of the Hawaiian Islands, a beautiful and enchanted land, a place of pristine white sand beaches and luminous rainbows, waterfall-laced mountains and lush valleys—a rich …

Jul 31, 2025 · The history of Hawaii began with the discovery and settlement of the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesian people between 940 and 1200 AD.

The Republic of Hawaii governed for a short time until Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898 as the Territory of Hawaii. In 1959, the islands became the 50th American state.