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Before becoming a tourist destination, the island of Molokai was used for vastly different reasons: first as a transplant home for the native Hawaiian people in 1865 and 1895 and second as the forced home to lepers and other sick people. In 1980 the area was made into a historic site to remember the travesty that this beautiful island played a part in. Historic landmarks found inside include the Molokai Light and the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement. Visitors can only access the park with authorized tour groups, such as Damien Tours and Molokai Mule Ride.
Address: Kalae Hwy (Hwy 470) Kalaupapa HI USA 96742
 Send an Email  1 808 567-6802
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Smith & Bronte Landing
Ernest Smith and Emory Bronte safely crash landed their airplane after making the first civilian trans-Pacific flight in 1927. A small wooden plaque marks the spot where they landed.
Address: Highway 450 east of Kaunakakai Kalaupapa HI USA
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St. Philomena's Church
St. Philomena's Church is one of Hawaii's most well-known churches, not for it's architectural features, but for its historical value. From 1866 to 1969, lepers were banished to Molokai from the other islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. In 1873 a Belgium priest by the name of Damien de Veuster came to the island. He created an organized community, enforced laws, grew food and built St. Philomena's Church with his own two hands. Today the church is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and is located in Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Father Damien's grave is also found in the park.
Address: Kalaupapa National Park Kalaupapa HI USA 96742
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