Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, Hawai'i- Twenty-five years ago, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park was acknowledged as one of the world's greatest treasures, and was designated a World Heritage Site for having "superlative attributes of universal value important to the common heritage of humanity." Today, there are 21 World Heritage Sites in the United States (including two in Hawai'i, the other is Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument) and 962 sites worldwide. To commemorate the silver anniversary of its World Heritage Site status, and the 40th anniversary of the international World Heritage Convention, the park is offering two events, one at the park and one at The Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast: World Heritage "After Dark in the Park" Presentation. Join National Geographic Traveler editor Jonathan Tourtellot for an overview of World Heritage Sites, how World Heritage grows jobs, four common myths about World Heritage and America's position in the global quest for World Heritage sites. No registration required. Part of Hawai'i Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (but park entrance fees apply).
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Last updated: February 28, 2015