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Kona Coffee Living History Farm
D. Uchida Farm - A 5.5 acre historic coffee
farm first homesteaded in 1900
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm brings the
coffee pioneer's story to life by depicting the daily lives
of early Japanese immigrants during the period of 1920-1945.
Visitors may walk through the coffee and macadamia nut orchards,
tour the historic farmhouse, and visit with the donkey and
chickens. Along the way, costumed interpreters are available
to talk story and answer questions.
Costumed interpreters. |
Donkey and interpreter in the garden.
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What is Living History?
A "living history" program tells a story through
the use of historic buildings, artifacts, and authentic landscapes.
Living history gives students and visitors an opportunity
to experience history "brought to life" by costumed interpreters
who demonstrate traditional crafts, agricultural activities,
and the everyday tasks of people from the past.
In the kitchen. |
National register of historic places. |
"The Uchida project is not a Kona project
or a Hawai'i project. It is a national project which tells
in eloquent and dramatic language that this is an American
Story which represents success, family values, and independence."
Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Senator
"You have developed a program that is creative,
informative, and most crucial…it is interactive and encourages
learning in its most stimulating form."
Judith Fox-Goldstein, Director, U.H.
Hilo-Conference Center, President,
Destination Hilo
Farm house inside. |
In the garden. |
We invite you to join us for a unique
experience…
Self-guided tours include the orchard, farmhouse and coffee-processing
mill. The Farm’s kiosk is open to visitors Monday-Thursday,
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Farm’s tour is available Monday-Thursday
10:00AM-2:00PM. The gates close promptly at 2:00 so arrive
at least by 1:15 PM in order to have a full tour. $20 for
adults, $5.00 for children 5 through 12, Children under 5
are free. Please call for special group arrangements.
808-323-2006 coffeefarm@konahistorical.org
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