We kind of wandered into the history center while browsing through Old Koloa Town. We read a few of the signs, which were a bit dilapidated and not easily accessible. The displays weren’t really taken care of, and since the bath house was roped off, we couldn’t read any of the signs above and behind the bath. Some of the shop buildings also had signs detailing their original uses, but I didn’t realize it was altogether part of a «tour» of Old Koloa until I happened upon the bathhouse. The signs we did read were very interesting though, and it was nice to see that most of the buildings had retained their original structures, if not their intended uses. I wish there was more emphasis on the historical nature of the area — maybe a map or a guide to all the featured sites? It sounds like it’s an interesting part of Hawaiian culture, but I feel like I missed out on some of the history.
James L.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Eugene, OR
Koloa is rich in history. The sugar cane industry, which came to dominate Hawaii, started with its first mill right here in Koloa. Right across the street from the Old Town shops, you can visit the remnants of this old sugar mill. You can step inside the Koloa Sugar Monument( ) and feel the stories of the different ethnic groups who came to Kauai in search of a better life. Unfortunately, this History Center has little to offer. A few maps, a few artifacts, a sewing machine and old washer.
