Kapiʻolani

Kapiʻolani, born on December thirty-first, eighteen thirty-four, served as a distinguished lady-in-waiting and later became the queen consort of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi alongside her husband, Mōʻī Kalākaua. Their reign began in eighteen seventy-four and continued until his passing in eighteen ninety-one, after which she was honored as the Dowager Queen Kapiʻolani.

Throughout her life, Kapiʻolani demonstrated a profound commitment to the health and welfare of Native Hawaiians. Her dedication to her people was evident in her establishment of the Kapiʻolani Home for Girls, which aimed to provide education for the daughters of residents from the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement.

In addition to her efforts in education, she founded the Kapiʻolani Maternity Home, a vital institution where Hawaiian mothers and their newborns could receive essential care. Her legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of many, reflecting her unwavering compassion and dedication to the well-being of her community.