Old Koloa Town

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Koloa is where Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantation began operations in 1835, marking the start of a transformative industry. The town retains many original buildings, including the Yamamoto Store and Sueoka Store, showcasing life during the plantation era. Today, Old Koloa Town is a hub of cultural pride, featuring a heritage trail with historical markers, a cultural center, and walking tours that dive into the lives of plantation workers and their enduring legacy​. Source (National Park Service, LocalWiki)

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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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