Welcome to Volcano Community Foundation

Where Volcano's past, present, and future meet

ABOUT US

Preserving History, Culture, and Community

Volcano Community Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and showcasing Volcano's past while working together to meet today's needs and enrich the future of our community.

Old bus

HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Learn About Volcano

Archival photo of Kilauea erupting.

History of Volcano

Explore Volcano's storied past through historical narrative, a chronological timeline, biographies, historic buildings, and the unique setting that has shaped today's community.

Archival photo of old car driving through Volcano on dirt road.

Tour Experiences

Dive into the history of Volcano through our guided tour. Join us for an in-person exploration of the village's history and evolution during a visit at the Cooper Center. 

Archival aerial photo of Kilauea Military Camp.

Resources

View local resources and information to stay current on community news, events, public alerts, and other need-to-know information for residents and visitors.

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Upcoming Events

SAT

15

Mar. 15, 2026

9:00 a.m.

Price

$

Free

Volcano Community Market

Cooper Center

This even explores the Kingdom of Hawaii and its history leading up to colonization.

WED

10

Feb. 10, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Price

$

10

Chief of War

Volcano Art Center

This even explores the Kingdom of Hawaii and its history leading up to colonization.

Archival photo of old car driving through Volcano on dirt road.

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Support Our Mission

Volcano Community Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and showcasing Volcano's past while working together to meet today's needs and enrich the future of our community.