Giving visibility to the Spanish legacy in America
Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association Conference 2025!
It was a HUGE Success (a Spanish Family Reunion of tremendous size)!
We Did it Together! Thank You to Everyone!
To all who donated, participated, volunteered, and attended the 2025 SHHA Inaugural Conference:
You made this a truly historic and magical experience.
Read a Letter of Recognition from the Governor of Hawaii
We plan to continue the work and research to bring more families together to honor the sacrifices and culture of our ancestors.
Conference Photos / Video: Our photographers and videographers are currently editing their work. SHHA members will soon have the opportunity to view the photos taken at the event. We also plan to host future events to share the conference video.
Help Us Keep the Momentum Going
Our mission doesn’t stop here—we can’t do it without you.
Please consider supporting SHHA’s future programming with a tax-deductible gift today.
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Membership Benefits:
Advance notice of events
Quarterly newsletters
Ancestry assistance
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Your membership helps us preserve history, celebrate culture, and connect families across generations.
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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
