Lahaina Court House

Lahaina Court House Review

The Lahaina Town Action Committee and Lahaina Heritage Museum occupy this charming old government building in the center of town. You'll find terrific museum displays, the active Lahaina Arts Society, and an art gallery. Pump the knowledgeable museum staff for interesting trivia and ask for their walking-tour brochure, a comprehensive map to historic Lahaina sites. Erected in 1859 and restored in 1999, the building has served as a customs and court house, governor's office, post office, vault and collector's office, and police court. On August 12, 1898, its postmaster witnessed the lowering of the Hawaiian flag when Hawaii became a U.S. territory. The flag now hangs above the stairway. There's a public restroom in the building.