Hawaiian Spaniard International Conference 2022
The Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association was formed in 2023, after the inaugural International Congress of Spanish Emigrants to Hawaii and California (1880-1930).
57 Spanish Hawaiian descendants from Arizona, California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania attended the conference. This initial congress was held by Club Universo Extremeño in Jarandilla de la Vera, Coria and Cáceres and Malaga from 10- 26-2022 to 11- 4-2022.
It recognized 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 SS Orteric SS Willesden, SS Ascot and SS Willesden. Due to difficult conditions on plantations, many families later left for California. Their descendants still live in the state, and across the US.
Primary researchers, and conference organizers were Manuel Trinidad of the University of Extremadura, and Miguel Alba Trujillo, of the University of Malaga.
Register today for the inaugural
Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association Conference!
Join us September 6th & 7th 2025 at UC Davis to learn more about Spanish Hawaiian migration from leading experts from Spain, Hawaii and California.
Celebrate culture through performances and exhibits. Get to know other descendants as you reconnect with your family roots.
2-day Registration and One Day Registration for Saturday are Closed
One Day Registration for Sunday is still open as of 8/8/2025.
Early bird pricing has increased to $85 per day.
Olive Oil Tasting on Campus, Free Tours and Social Events have been added
Meals and Social Events Registration is live! Click below to Register.