Nisei Veterans Memorial Center and Maui County Sister Cities Foundation host Commemorative Veterans Weekend Event – 80^th Anniversary of “Little Cassino” Hill 140

Kahului, Maui – Nisei Veterans Memorial Center and Maui County Sister Cities Foundation are pleased to announce the following:

WHEN:  Sat, November 11, 2024 at 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm (doors open at 1:00 pm)

WHERE: Nisei Veterans Memorial Center

                665 Kahului Beach Road

                Kahului, HI 96732

WHO/WHAT: 

Short Film (24 minutes) featuring Nisei Veterans (including Hawaii, Maui veterans) who fought from their vulnerable position.  Come and hear about the understated story of the significance of Hill 140 and the quest to "walk where their father's marched."

Join us for an extraordinary Monthly Movie Matinee, proudly sponsored by the Maui County Sister Cities Foundation, where history comes alive! This engaging 24-minute film “Hill 140” will not only captivate your imagination but will also be followed by an enlightening panel discussion featuring the insightful Assistant Director Damiano Bartoletti, along with Valerie Matsunaga and Floyd Nagoshi (daughter and son of veterans), all expertly moderated by the dynamic Kathy Collins.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view fascinating artifacts from Italy, creating a tangible connection to the cultural history we cherish.

We warmly invite local history enthusiasts to join us in this enriching experience, reflecting our center's commitment to community engagement and shared learning.

HOW: 

Please note that seating is limited, so we encourage you to call our office at (808) 244-6862 to reserve your spot today—don’t miss out on this chance to honor the past while fostering connections among our diverse community members!