Lyman Museum and Mission House

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Established in 1839 by missionaries David and Sarah Lyman, this site is one of Hawaii’s oldest wooden buildings and provides insights into missionary life and early Hawaiian culture. The museum features a blend of natural and cultural history, including Hawaiian artifacts, geological exhibits, and insights into the islands’ ecological diversity. It offers a window into how missionary efforts shaped Hawaii’s history.
(Sources: Kona Directory, Shaka Guide)

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jillradke

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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