Anna Ranch Heritage Center

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Lovely Historic Ranch

  • February 1, 2009
  • Rated 3 of 5 by golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
Lovely Historic Ranch

This historic ranch was formerly the residence of Anna Leialoha Lindsey Perry-Fiske who was born in 1900. Anna was raised in the ranching lifestyle that reflects many of the early ranchers of Waimea. Anna oversaw the operation of the ranch until her death in 1995. If you drive from Waimea town to Kawaihae on the Kawaihae Road you will see a lovely white house with beautiful red poinsettas that line a white fence at the right of the road. This ranch is on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. The ranch house, built around 1910, and the out-buildings have been restored to a period reflecting both Anna's and her parents' time in residence. The ranch is surrounded by beautiful gardens and green lawns. You can see the lovely green hills of Waimea in the background. The works of local artists, Hawaiian koa wood furniture, ranching gear and countless family photographs tell the story of the early ranching lifestyle in Waimea. When visitors step into this piece of history they will be able to see Anna's collections of pā'ū costumes, hats, boots and saddles along with her collections of fine china. If you want to find out more about this remarkable woman you can go on a tour, which costs about $7, and are offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

From journal Sights on the Big Island in 2009 - West Side

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