Hawaii's Plantation Village, located in the town of Waipahu near Pearl Harbor, is the only "living history village" in the state. The restored sugar plantation complex and botanical garden is dedicated to sharing the legacy of immigrants that came from around the globe to work on Hawaii's sugar plantations. Immigrants from China, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Portugal, Puerto Rico and the Philippines began arriving in the late 1800s, continuing to join the workforce until the mid-1900s.
Located on a 50-acre site, at 94-695 Waipahu St. just below the Oahu Sugar Mill in Waipahu, the museum features a collection of authentic replica structures furnished with artifacts donated by former plantation workers and placed in their original settings. Each building tells a story of the lifestyle and challenges of these early plantation workers. Guided tours are conducted on the hour. Live demonstrations and hands-on activities often are scheduled. For more information, call 677-0110.
