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Step 1
Read up on the topic of Hawaiian history. Most libraries and large bookstores will carry at least a few books on the subject. Some will focus on particular aspects of Hawaiian history or culture while others will focus on particular time periods. Reading a variety of these books will give you a great deal of historical information.
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Step 2
Take a class on Hawaiian history from a local university or through a distance learning provider. Many universities will let non-students sit in on or audit classes. You may need to pay the regular class fees but you may not have to be a registered student at the university in order to take enrichment classes. If no university near you offers a class, check whether you can take an online class through a Hawaiian university or other online university.
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Step 3
Search the web for information on Hawaiian history. You can find a number of informative websites that discuss aspects of Hawaiian history and culture. The Hawaiian Historical Society's website, for example, provides short essays on various aspects of Hawaii. The site also has bibliographies and other guides to help you find more information.
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Step 4
Visit one of Hawaii's national parks or monuments to get a closer look at some of Hawaii's historical past. The National Park Service offers guided tours and talks about the history, culture and geology of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Step 5
Attend lectures on topics related to Hawaii's history. These lectures will be most common on the Islands themselves but you may find the occasional lecture given in other areas as part of a conference. Generally, such lectures will focus on a particular aspect of Hawaiian history rather than giving a basic overview of the topic.
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Step 6
Travel around the Islands to learn more about local history. You may find smaller historical museums and local historians who can tell you more about traditional life in Hawaiian culture.
