Old Sugar Mill of Koloa

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As the site of Hawaii’s first commercial sugar mill, established in 1835, this landmark represents the start of a pivotal economic era in Hawaiian history. Although the mill itself is no longer operational, its remnants symbolize the profound changes brought by the sugar industry, from labor migration to land use. Visitors can explore nearby heritage trails and interpretive displays to understand the plantation system’s impact on Kauai and its people.

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Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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