Kalaupapa National Historical Park
National Historic Site • Hawaii
About
When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflicted to the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula on the north shore of Molokai. Since 1866, more than 8,000 people, mostly Hawaiians, have died at Kalaupapa. Once a prison, Kalaupapa is now a refuge for the few remaining residents who are cured but were forced to live their lives in isolation.
Activities
- Guided Tours
- Living History
- Museum Exhibits
Location
21.1731108, -156.9511609