New Digital Platform for Washington Place Provides Enhanced Access to Historic Home in Honolulu

Rhea-AI Summary

The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and NIC Hawaii have launched a new website focused on Washington Place, the residence of Hawaii's Queen Liliʻuokalani and a National Historic Landmark. The site includes online forms for tours, events, and volunteering, functioning as a virtual museum showcasing art and artifacts. Built using WordPress, it features a responsive design for mobile devices. As Washington Place reopens post-COVID-19, the site will also offer virtual and in-person tours alongside an event calendar.

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• Introduction of a new website highlighting Washington Place's history and artifacts.
• Online forms for tour requests, events, and volunteering enhance visitor engagement.
• Responsive web design ensures accessibility across mobile and tablet devices.

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The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and NIC Hawaii have launched a new website allowing people to learn more about the history, inhabitants and legacy of Washington Place. Best known as the home of Hawaiʻi’s beloved Queen Liliʻuokalani, this National Historic Landmark was the only official residence of a state governor in the United States that was also home to a monarch.

A primary feature on the new site is the addition of online forms that allow people to submit requests for tours, filming, events or volunteering. The site also serves as a virtual museum, providing visitors a glimpse inside the home with its unique collection of art and artifacts including paintings, furniture and more. Finally, a historical timeline highlights events as well as the special guests who have visited the home throughout current and previous generations.

NIC Hawaii worked closely with the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to design the new website. Built in WordPress, the site has a responsive web design that works across all mobile and tablet devices, and agency staff can easily manage the web content going forward.

“As a longtime partner with DAGS, we were thrilled to collaborate with stakeholders from across the State of Hawaiʻi to quickly build a site to meet their needs,” said Rosie Warfield, NIC Hawaii Manager of eGovernment Services. “We think residents and visitors will be delighted to dive in and discover more about the history behind this home.”

As Washington Place begins to reopen to the public following the COVID-19 pandemic, the site will be re-introducing tours, both virtual and in-person, and creating more virtual programs that will be shared via an event calendar.

About DAGS

The Department of Accounting and General Services, commonly known as DAGS, is headed by the State Comptroller, Curt T. Otaguro, who concurrently serves as the director of DAGS. The department is responsible for managing and supervising a wide range of state programs and activities.

About NIC Hawaii

NIC Hawaii is a division of national digital government solutions firm NIC Inc, and is a part of the eHawaii.gov state portal program. Pursuant to chapter 27G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the portal program is overseen by the Access Hawaiʻi Committee, which collaborates with provider NIC Hawaii (formerly Hawaii Information Consortium (HIC)), along with state and county agencies to continually identify new online services to be added to the portal. For more information, visit nichawaii.egov.com.

About NIC

NIC (Nasdaq: EGOV) is a leading digital government solutions and payments company, serving more than 7,800 federal, state and local government agencies across the nation. With headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, and offices in more than 30 states, NIC partners with government to deliver user-friendly digital services that make it easier and more efficient to interact with government – providing valuable conveniences such as applying for unemployment insurance, submitting business filings, renewing licenses, accessing information and making secure payments without visiting a government office. In 2020, NIC securely processed 402 million online transactions and more than $24 billion on behalf of government agencies. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NIC also developed 130 new solutions to address crisis communications, pandemic unemployment, COVID-19 testing and vaccine scheduling. Learn more at www.egov.com.

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FAQ

What features does the new Washington Place website offer?

The new Washington Place website offers online forms for tour requests, event bookings, and volunteering opportunities.

Why is Washington Place significant?

Washington Place is significant as it was the home of Queen Liliʻuokalani and is a National Historic Landmark.

How does NIC Hawaii contribute to the Washington Place website?

NIC Hawaii collaborated with DAGS to design and launch the website, focusing on user-friendly digital services.

What can visitors expect as Washington Place reopens?

Visitors can expect both virtual and in-person tours and more virtual programs, alongside an event calendar.

What is NIC Inc's role in digital government services?

NIC Inc (EGOV) provides digital government solutions, serving over 7,800 agencies and processing millions of online transactions.