Places

Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established in 1980. Within its boundaries are the historic Hansen's disease settlements of Kalaupapa and Kalawao. The community of Kalaupapa, on the leeward side of Kalaupapa Peninsula, is still home for many surviving Hansen's disease patients, whose memories and experiences are cherished values. In Kalawao on the windward side of the peninsula are the churches of Siloama, established in 1866, and Saint Philomena, associated with the work of Father Damien.

 
  • A building and lawn under a vibrant sunset
    Bay View Home

    Bay View Home, first established in 1901, served as a group home for the elderly, blind, and disable.

  • A small tan building with a dark shingled roof. A sign in front reads No Smoking.
    The Gas Station

    The Kalaupapa Gas Station was built in 1934 and during the first year of operation gas was 13 cents.

  • A lookout with a fenced area before a cliff overlooking the ocean and pali
    Judd Park

    Judd Park is on the Kalawao side of the peninsula and overlooks the rugged sea cliffs and crashing surf of Molokai's north shore.

  • A wooden sign reads Kahaloko Cemetery, Date 1887 to 1920
    Kahaloko Cemetery

    Kahaloko is one of the older cemeteries associated with the Hansen’s Disease settlement.

  • A cement pier and ocean.
    Kalaupapa Pier

    The pier was historically the lifeline of Kalaupapa, bringing patients, visitors, staff, and supplies into the settlement.

  • A large tan building, black roof, steeple, and green lawn. The sun is setting behind the building.
    Kanaʻana Hou Protestant Church

    Kanaʻana Hou, built in 1915, is Kalaupapa's current Protestant church.

  • A red building and blue building stand on a lawn with a few trees nearby.
    Kenso Seki's Home

    Kenso Seki's home was built in 1931 and is typical of a 1930s residential cottage used by healthier adult patients

  • A white, thin, and tall building on a green hill.
    The Molokaʻi Light

    For over one hundred years, the Molokai Light has shone over the people of Kalaupapa Peninsula.

  • Multiple grave stones with cliffs in the background.
    Papaloa Cemetery

    Papaloa is the main cemetery at Kalaupapa and there are approximately 1,000 people buried here.

  • A mint green building with a black roof surrounded by palms trees.
    Paschoal Hall

    Kalaupapa's 350-seat social hall was the heart and soul of the community.

  • A white church building with a steeple.
    Siloama Church

    Siloama was the first church built after Hansen's disease patients were exiled to the Kalaupapa Peninsula.

  • A light-colored large church building with a steeple and large windows.
    St. Philomena Catholic Church

    St. Philomena Catholic Church is one of only a few remaining structures on the Kalawao side of the peninsula and is still used for services.

Last updated: November 14, 2022

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Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2222
7 Puahi Street
Kalaupapa, HI 96742

Phone:

808 567-6802

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