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Kalaupapa
National Historic Park
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P.O. Box 2222
Kalaupapa, HI 96742
808-567-6802
North Molokai
Located on Kalauapapa Peninsula at the base of
the 1600-foot high sea cliffs, this national park
was once the site of total isolation for victims of
Hansen's Disease (leprosy). The national park service
maintains 8,725 acres of land and 2,000 acres of water
extending ¼ mile offshore. The settlements of Kalaupapa
and Kalawo, a volcanic crater, rain forest, lava tubes
and caves, and the Molokai Lighthouse all lie within
the park borders.
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The park was established in 1980
and is dedicated to preserving the memories of the
past so that we might all learn a valuable lesson
about ignorance, fear and the humanity of one man,
Father Damien. A small community of residents still
live in the settlements there.
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Today the park can only be visited
by authorized tour groups such as Damien Tours and
the Molokai Mule Ride. Control of public access is
under the jurisdiction of the State Department of
Health. All visitors must be 16 or older and receive
a permit to enter.
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- Historical, scenic and educational site· Accessible
by air, hike, or mule ride via authorized tour groups
- Kalaupapa
Lookout provides beautiful views of the
peninsula and educational information about the
settlements
- Gift shop and museum located in the settlement
of Kalaupapa
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DIRECTIONS:
Check with the tour operation you select for directions
to their facility. Kalaupapa National Historical Park
is located on the north shore of Molokai on the Kalaupapa
Peninsula. |
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Entrance to St. Fransis Church yard.
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Shrine in the St. Fransis Church yard. |
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Looking outside from St Fransis Church.
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Modified silverware that patients had
to use due to their illness. |
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Picture of Father Damien as he lay
to rest.
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Old picture of Father Damien's grave
where only his hand lies to rest.
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Mother marianne Cope's grave and Monument. |
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Backside view of Father Damien's
Church: St. Philomena
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Sea cliffs on the Kalawoa side. |
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