Church bells throughout Hawaii to toll on November 11, 2017, the 100th anniversary of the passing of Queen Lili’uokalani

September 20, 2017

Queen Liliuokalani in a black dress

Queen Lili‘uokalani. Photo source: James J. Williams [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Queen Liliʻuokalani transcended this earthly life on November 11, 1917. At 8:30 a.m. on the 100th anniversary of her passing — November 11, 2017 — churches and temples are encouraged to toll their bells in commemoration.

The tolling of bells will be a central element to a program of remembrance advanced by two Native Hawaiian state senators, Sen. Brickwood Galuteria and Sen. Kai Kahele.

closeup of a large church bell

St. Andrews Cathedral Queen Lili‘uokalani Bell (used with permission; source)