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Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in Kalaupapa, Hawaiʻi, on the island of Molokaʻi. Nearly coterminous with the boundaries of Kalawao County, and primarily on Kalaupapa peninsula, it was established by Congress in 1980 to expand upon the earlier National Historic Landmark site of the Kalaupapa Leper Settlement. It is administered by the National Park Service. Its goal is to preserve the cultural and physical settings of the two leper colonies on the island of Molokaʻi, which operated from 1866 to 1969 and had a total of 8500 residents over the decades. The only way for the general public to visit the settlement is by booking a guided tour. Tours were suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but resumed in September 2025 after the selection of a new tour operator. Tours included a round-trip flight from Honolulu. The Kalaupapa Trail also provides access to the settlement; it was closed in 2018 due to trailhead access issues and reopened in July 2026. The Peninsula Overlook, situated high above the settlement within Palaʻau State Park, is currently the only other publicly accessible part of the park More than 7300 people live on the remainder of the island, which was a site of cattle ranching and pineapple production for decades. Much of these lands were purchased and controlled by the owners and developers of Molokai Ranch. This part of the island is also a tourist destination.
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When was Kalaupapa National Historical Park listed on the National Register?
Kalaupapa National Historical Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Kalaupapa National Historical Park?
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Kalaupapa National Historical Park a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Kalaupapa National Historical Park has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Kalaupapa National Historical Park?
The period of significance for Kalaupapa National Historical Park is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
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