Last updated: December 13, 2022
Enduring Spirit, Sacred Ground
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.
Visit Kalaupapa
Learn how to plan your visit to Kalaupapa and experience the most from your visit.
History at Kalaupapa
Learn about the breadth and depth of historic resources at the park, including landscapes, historic buildings, museum collections, and more.
Natural Resources at Kalaupapa
Learn about the many threatened and endangered species at Kalaupapa, and what the park is doing to protect them.