Hawaii - Day 14 (Iolani Palace)

On our last full day in Hawaii, we visited Iolani Palace, the only palace in the United States, and the residence of the last royal family of the Hawaiian monarchy.

But first,across the street, we saw the King Kameahmeha statue in front of one of the governmental buildings:

 

Then we walked across the street to Iolani Palace:

Palace Coat of Arms:

We weren't allowed to take pictures inside but it was beautiful and a little sad to think of the proud Hawaiian ancestry overthrown by our "civilized" culture.