Lahaina was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii and, since 1962, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation has done an excellent job of preserving about a dozen landmarks and countless artifacts in order to preserve the town’s historic past. A key leader of this effort has been George “Keoki” Freeland. His grandfather built the Pioneer Inn in 1901. It is now one of the oldest hotels in Hawaii and it is still owned by the family. It has been featured in several films and TV shows.
