by Paniolo Preservation Society | Dec 6, 2024 | Dr. Billy Bergin, Legacy, Paniolo, Paniolo Hall of Fame
Kamuela, Hawaii: The Paniolo Hall of Fame proudly announces the induction of Dr. William “Billy” Carthage Bergin, a legendary figure in Hawaii’s ranching history, into its esteemed 2024 cohort. This significant honor highlights his lifelong...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Dec 3, 2024 | Dr. Billy Bergin, Events, Loyal to the Land Vol 4 Book Launch
PURCHASE THE BOOK NOW! Celebrate Hawaii’s rich cowboy legacy with “Loyal to the Land” Volume 4; Experience history at Pukalani Stables this December! Just in time for the holiday season, we are thrilled to announce the launch of “Loyal to the...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Jul 25, 2024 | Featured, Legacy, Paniolo
Paniolo Preservation Society is a state-wide organization, and we proudly celebrate cowboys and cowgirls on all the islands. Their legacy is part of the rich paniolo culture that continues to thrive today. On Kaua‘i, where fresh water is plentiful, ranching came...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Feb 26, 2024 | Featured, Legacy
In 1998, a hui of like-minded folks wrangled up a plan based on a bold idea: to honor the history and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s paniolo. Founding President Dr. Billy Bergin along with Leslie Agorastos, Peter Baldwin, Patricia C. Bergin, Carl Carlson, Donn...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, Music
Photo: Gabby “Pops” Pahinui While you read, listen to a great slack key album by Palm Records in Waimea. When the vaqueros came to Hawaiʻi Island to help control the wild pīpī, they brought their music along. Up in the cool hills of Waimea, the Spanish and...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Oct 10, 2023 | Legacy, Paniolo
The Paniolo Preservation Society, like everyone, has been deeply saddened by the Maui wildfires, and we are sending aloha, prayers, and whatever support we can. With Maui in mind, we thought it might be a good time to pay tribute to their paniolo community, our...
