About Us
Our Mission
Our kuleana is to preserve Grove Farm and Waioli Mission House museums, along with Mahamoku, historic locomotives, and other treasured properties and collections of Kaua‘i. We share authentic educational experiences through storytelling about the people, places, and traditions that illuminate the island’s rich history and culture.
Authenticity
Preserving and presenting our sites with historical integrity.
Sharing
Opening these irreplaceable assets to residents of Kaua‘i and visitors from around the world.
Kuleana & Stewardship
Caring for the unique lands, buildings, collections, and history entrusted to us.
Vision
Upholding Miss Mabel Wilcox’s gifts as lasting resources for the people of Kaua‘i.
Our Values
Connection
Building relationships with our community, employees, partners, and generations to come.
Interactive Education
Encouraging experiential learning that connects past lessons with future possibilities.
Respect
Honoring each other, the land, the collections, and the wider community we serve.
Historic Preservation
The legacy of Miss Elsie and Miss Mabel lives on through Waioli & Nuhou. Throughout their lifetimes, the sisters preserved historic sites and collections that, in 1975, they entrusted to our nonprofit stewardship. Today, the Grove Farm Museum, Waioli Mission House, Mahamoku, and four plantation steam locomotives are maintained under our care, all proudly listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The Land
Beyond historic buildings, Waioli & Nuhou also protects the living landscapes of Kaua‘i. Ancient taro fields and ‘auwai systems in Waioli Valley continue to be farmed, sustaining traditions that date back centuries. The organization has also provided a community park in Hanalei, as well as easements and beach access that ensure these resources remain open and accessible for all.
