At Fort DeRussy, this museum showcases an almost mind-numbing array of military paraphernalia as it relates to Hawaii’s history, starting with shark-tooth clubs that Kamehameha the Great used to win control of the island more than two centuries ago. Fascinating old photographs and stories help bring an understanding of the influence of the US military presence in Hawaii.
Extensive exhibits include displays on the 442nd, the Japanese American regiment that became the most decorated regiment in WWII, and on Kauaʻi-born Eric Shinseki, a retired four-star army general who spoke out against the US invasion of Iraq and has served as President Barack Obama’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
