Connect with Spanish Hawaiian Heritage

Touch Your Roots - Call for those of Spanish descent

Particularly those whose ancestors left Spain for the Hawaiian sugar cane fields (1907-1913) and settled in California and beyond.

Are you of Spanish heritage whose family emigrated to the United States from Spain via Hawaii?

Do you know that you can reach out and discover your Spanish Hawaiian heritage?

Are you a curious genealogist or Spanish cultural enthusiast interested in the emigration from Spain to the United States? We need your support for our work to help descendants and families connect. Please donate.

You may be the descendant of these early 20th-century Spanish emigrants who left Spain seeking promising work opportunities in the sugar cane plantations of Hawaii and, after a short time, moved on to California, a land of opportunity.

Before you lies an exciting opportunity to discover your family’s history and enrich your life. You can find the answers you may have, make new friends, and possibly discover new relatives and cousins.

You can ask:

 Am I a descendant with Spanish Hawaiian heritage?

 Who were these emigrants and courageous risk-takers?

 What were their experiences, particularly the ocean voyage?

 How did their risk-taking provide the foundations for our futures?

 What did they achieve in their lives?

 What more can I learn?

Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association (SPHHA)

Born in 2023, it has been established to honor these Spanish Hawaiian emigrant families and their special heritage. At its core are energized members guiding activities and events and a digital place to discover and learn. We would like you to connect with us.

The Spanish Hawaiian Heritage website (sphha.org) contains volumes of information and data, a digital place where you can immerse yourself in a journey that spans oceans and reaches across decades, weaving a tapestry of unique experiences and stories of Spanish and Hawaiian heritage (folklore, events, Spanish culture). You can explore meticulous research and historical information and paint a vivid picture of your ancestry. You can trace the steps of your forebears through our curated ship manifests, shedding light on the voyages that brought Spanish and Hawaiian families together in the Pacific. More specifically, what was it like to sail from Malaga or Gibraltar, around Cape Horn to Honolulu in 50+ days at sea? And more, learn the pathways to exploring your DNA.

Additionally, you will learn about pathways for exploring your DNA and possibly find relatives. You can stay connected with newly found friends and like-minded individuals by sharing stories, insights, and a passion for preserving the intricate web of traditions and our heritage. Whether you're a descendant eager to explore your lineage or an enthusiast captivated by the blend of Spanish and Hawaiian cultures, you will have found a new home and partnership in life: The Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association.

Come and join us. Join us at sphha.org

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