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Visits to Aiea's Special Places

Field Trips

Week #1

Bus Trip to Arizona Memorial to learn about the events of World War II and its impact on the neighboring area of Aiea

Bus Trip to Sumida Watercress Farm for an appreciation of Aiea's unique water resources and agricultural heritage

Bus Trip to Aiea Heiau for an understanding of an ancient Hawaiian sacred site and of the practices of the ancient Hawaiians.

Bus Trip through Aiea for a first hand view of the diversity of the area in terms of its uses: agricultural, commercial, residential, recreational, military

Week #2

Haleiwa Taro Farm, Ku`u Home Kula`iwi to gain an appreciation of Hawaiian culture: raising taro, pounding poi, weaving lauhala bracelets

Walking Tour of Aiea Shoreline to gain an understanding and awareness of the landmarks surrounding Aiea and of the history of the area: Canoe Club, Arizona Memorial, Commander-in- Chief Boat Port, ancient fish ponds, Pearl Harbor

Week #3

Walking Trip to Aiea Hongwanji to interview senior citizens who could share their lifestyles in the early 1900's and on one type of religious practices in the Aiea area

Walking Trip to Sugar Mill site to understand the function of the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, see actual artifacts from the Sugar Mill and to explore potential uses of the Aiea Mill site.

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	Bus Trip to Arizona Memorial to learn about the events of World War II and its impact on the neighboring area of Aiea
Bus Trip to Sumida Watercress Farm for an appreciation of Aiea's unique water resources and agricultural heritage
	Bus Trip to Aiea Heiau for an understanding of an ancient Hawaiian sacred site and of the practices of the ancient Hawaiians.
Bus Trip through Aiea for a first hand view of the diversity of the area in terms of its uses: agricultural, commercial, residential, recreational, military

Haleiwa Taro Farm, Ku`u Home Kula`iwi to gain an appreciation of Hawaiian culture: raising taro, pounding poi, weaving lauhala bracelets
	Walking Tour of Aiea Shoreline to gain an understanding and awareness of the landmarks surrounding Aiea and of the history of the area: Canoe Club, Arizona Memorial, Commander-in- Chief Boat Port, ancient fish ponds, Pearl Harbor

Walking Trip to Aiea Hongwanji to interview senior citizens who could share their lifestyles in the early 1900's and on one type of religious practices in the Aiea area
	Walking Trip to Sugar Mill site to understand the function of the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, see actual artifacts from the Sugar Mill and to explore potential uses of the Aiea Mill site.