KAPA‘A — The Wailua-Kapa‘a Neighborhood Association will feature guest speaker and historian Erik Burton presenting “Ancient Kaua‘i Mapping Project-The Wailua Ahupua‘a,” a free talk at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, at the Kapa‘a Library Meeting Room. Burton will share the latest
KAPA‘A — The Wailua-Kapa‘a Neighborhood Association will feature guest speaker and historian Erik Burton presenting “Ancient Kaua‘i Mapping Project-The Wailua Ahupua‘a,” a free talk at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, at the Kapa‘a Library Meeting Room.
Burton will share the latest maps and pictures from his Ancient Kaua‘i Mapping Project, which provides a unique look into Kaua‘i’s pre-contact history including the ahupua‘a land management system, locations of agricultural complexes, kuleana lands, trails and villages, and legends, a news release states.
The ancient Hawaiians extensively cultivated the fertile lands of Wailua all the way up to the base of Wai‘ale‘ale.
Irrigable lands next to the river were cleared and developed for agriculture while the surrounding lands were used for growing a variety of other plants necessary for supporting life in ancient Kaua‘i.
Over time, these places were given appropriate names relating to famous people, events and the resources that were available. Few places on Kaua‘i have been untouched by the ancient Hawaiians, and their knowledge of the land is an important guide for us today.
Burton will share his detailed maps and photos of Kaua‘i’s interior while discussing some of Wailua’s special places including the Coco Palms area, Wailua River State Park, Secret Falls, Sleeping Giant,and the Blue Hole.
The business portion of the meeting will include updates on local issues. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Association Secretary Sid Jackson at 821-2837 or visit www.wkna.org.
