This Spring, the Makawao History Museum (MHM) was honored to partner with students from the Montessori School of Maui Middle School to create a brand new exhibit. Tutu’s suitcase features artifacts from Makawao which students connected with creatively and conveyed unique perspectives through poetry.
Students worked with mentors Patt Narrowe, Paul Wood, and Katie Matthew (pictured above)who passed on their expertise in graphic design/exhibit installation, poetry, and historical research.
This integrated academic experience brings both the student creators and visitors to MHM closer to Makawao's past and present. Parents, board members, and students were present at the Museum earlier this month for the exhibit’s opening (pictured below). We hope everyone has a chance to visit the Makawao History Museum to see the contents of Tutu's Suitcase.