Giving visibility to the Spanish legacy in America
Welcome to Our Site
Welcome to the Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association's online hub, where rich cultural legacies converge in the Pacific! Our website serves as a vibrant tapestry weaving together the intricate threads of Spanish and Hawaiian heritage. Explore your roots with our comprehensive genealogy section, delving into the historical connections that bind these two distinctive cultures.
Uncover the past through meticulously curated ship manifests, offering a glimpse into the journeys that forged familial ties across oceans. Stay connected with our community by discovering upcoming events that celebrate the unique blend of Spanish and Hawaiian traditions. Our dedicated members' portal provides a space for like-minded individuals to share stories, insights, and passion for preserving our shared heritage.
Become an integral part of our mission by exploring volunteer opportunities or contributing to the preservation of our cultural legacy through donation initiatives. Whether you are an enthusiast, a descendant, or someone eager to learn, the Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association welcomes you to join us on this fascinating journey of cultural discovery. Embrace the spirit of aloha and explore the intersection of Spanish and Hawaiian histories on our digital platform. ¡Bienvenidos!
We gather to recover the memory of the 8,000 Spanish emigrants who embarked from the port of Malaga and Gibraltar between 1907 and 1913 bound for the sugar cane plantations of the Hawaiian Islands on the ships; SS Heliopolis (1907), SS Orteric (1911), SS Willesden (1911), SS Ascot (1913) and SS Willesden (1913). And to recover links between Spain and America, to promote research projects that help locate the descendants in California of Spanish emigrants and their relatives in Spain, and to create a permanent link on both sides of the ocean.
Manuel Trinidad
Upcoming Events
Mon, Mar 03Tampa Bay History CenterMar 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 4:00 PMTampa Bay History Center, Tampa Bay, Florida, USAMar 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 4:00 PMTampa Bay History Center, Tampa Bay, Florida, USAExhibit is based on the book: Invisible Immigrants is scanned deluxe book of photographs from family albums, tells the unknown story of the tens of 1000s of Spanish WHO Settled immigrants in the US in the late 1900th and early 20th centuries. Hope to have this exhibit at the SHHA Conference.
Sat, Mar 29San JoseMar 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSan Jose, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
Fri, Sep 05UC Davis Conference CenterSep 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 07, 2025, 4:30 PMUC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616, USASep 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 07, 2025, 4:30 PMUC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616, USAThe Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association is convening a conference to spur research and interest in Spanish emigrants to Hawaii, then California. The conference is contracted to be held at the University of California-Davis on September 5-7, 2025. The conference will include plenary and keynote
Sat, Dec 07BerkeleyDec 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBerkeley, 1321 Bay View Pl, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
Sat, Nov 16SacramentoNov 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMSacramento, 9845 Horn Rd #100, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA
Sun, Sep 22San FranciscoSep 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSan Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
