Preserving Samoa's Royal Legacy
His Highness Tui Atu Tupua Tamesese Ta’isi Efi Museum
Join us on July 4, 2026, for a historic dedication honoring His Highness Tui Atu Tupua Tamesese Ta’isi Efi .We invite sponsors and partners to play a leading role in preserving this sacred cultural site, including the restoration of the ancestral home, botanical gardens, and heritage spaces, along with investments in accessibility, artifact preservation, and digital storytelling. The event will feature traditional Samoan umu, cultural performances, and a celebration of enduring legacy.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Head of State Sponsor – $50,000 USD
Ali‘i Sponsor – $10,000 USD
Matai Sponsor – $5,000 USD
Village Sponsors – Open Giving Levels
Sponsors will receive distinguished recognition, cultural honor, and meaningful visibility while contributing to the preservation of Pacific heritage for future generations.
Secure your place as a founding supporter of this legacy initiative.
His Highness Le Afioga a le Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi
Our Mission
The Samoan Tribal Council, in partnership with His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi and The First Lady Masiofo Fililia Tamasese of Samoa, Toluma'anave Leroy Harris Jr., and Soana Harris-Tutaia Sua', is dedicated to preserving one of the Pacific's most significant cultural landmarks - the Historic House and Land of His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi at Tuaefu. This sacred residence represents the convergence of traditional Samoan chiefly authority and modern constitutional governance. The Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi Legacy continues to lead Samoa into the future through his advisory role as Council of Deputies to the government and retention of cultural values founded in the noble Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi's family history, which has been instrumental in leading Samoa from the dawn of independence, embodying the values of service, dignity, and cultural continuity. Their historic house stands over 100 years as a living testament to Samoan leadership, statehood, and the unbroken connection between past and present.
- Historic artifacts dating back to the 1800s.
- Rare photographs documenting Samoa's journey to independence.
- Royal gifts from Kings, Queens, and world leaders.
- Presidential commemoratives from global heads of state.
- Papal blessings and Vatican treasures.
- United Nations diplomatic artifacts.
- Government presentations from nations worldwide.
Heads of State Artifacts
Sponsorship Challenge
This $250,000 preservation initiative will:
Restore and safeguard the Historic House of Tuaefu through critical structural stabilization and comprehensive upgrades, including roofing, flooring, electrical and plumbing systems, accessibility improvements, and preservation of landmark features.
Advance national education and cultural preservation through strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture (MESC) and the National University of Samoa (NUS), integrating heritage learning, safeguarding intangible cultural knowledge, and expanding student engagement through guided site visits.
Protect and curate invaluable historical collections by implementing professional cataloging, conservation, and secure exhibition systems, ensuring long-term preservation and meaningful access for both local communities and international visitors.
Develop sustainable education, research, and community engagement programs enhanced by multimedia exhibitions, positioning Tuaefu as a dynamic center for cultural learning, scholarship, and public participation.
Revitalize the surrounding cultural landscape by restoring the iconic Samoan fountain, botanical gardens, traditional umu, and performance spaces, bringing living traditions and cultural experiences back to full vitality.
Our Partners
