I started Hawaiian Roots in 2001 after I noticed that there were not many resources online for researching a person’s Hawaiian genealogy. The site received a great response from the public when it first launched and now, I’ve made it a goal to make this site as helpful as possible for those trying to piece together their own family history.
Many people start researching family histories because it is necessary to have documentation for things like scholarships and DHHL, but I’ve always found genealogy to be a fun hobby and it also gives a sense of personal pride.
Like many multi-cultural families in Hawaii, my own roots are Hawaiian, but also include Chinese and Portuguese ancestors. Hawaiian-Roots.com is meant to help people with all races that make up Hawaii’s melting pot of people.
About Hawaiian Roots Blog
The blog specifically covers Hawaii history with a focus on the Hawaiian race, the land, culture and some current events. It is meant to be informative and unbiased, so I hope you enjoy learning about Hawaiian history as much as I do. If anyone has old stories to share from your kupuna, or would like to contribute, please contact me via the ‘contact’ form.
Christine Hitt
Founder
