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.

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.

Bird's eye view of the park

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Moloka‘i was established
in 1976 to permanently protect wetland habitat for endangered waterbirds,
primarily Hawaiian stilt and Hawaiian coot, and to provide habitat for
wintering migratory wetland birds.

<p><span>Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Moloka‘i was established in 1976 to permanently protect wetland habitat for endangered waterbirds, primarily Hawaiian stilt and Hawaiian coot, and to provide habitat for wintering migratory wetland birds.</span></p>

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

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