Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Hawaii, United States
5.0 (291 reviews) Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Ranking #1 in Island of Hawaii Farms • History Museums
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Kona Historical Society's Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook is a "must see" Hawaii attraction and the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this Smithsonian-affiliated, outdoor museum that tells the story of Kona's Japanese immigrants that became Kona's coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. A self-guided experience, you're free to walk among the coffee trees, meet a "Kona Nightingale", or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920's farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer's lunch. "Talk story" along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona's gourmet crop.
Address
82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy Hwy 11, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8203
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Website
http://www.konahistorical.org/index.php/tours/kona-coffee-living-history-farm/
Working hours
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Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Friday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 11:30
User Ratings
5.0 based on (291 reviews)
Reviews
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5Brett B 5:00 PM Aug 11, 2022
Great historical stories
Our family was looking for a ‘coffee experience’ to learn more about coffee, and my daughter found the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. We arrived as it opened and listened to Barry as he told folks about the history of coffee and how it was introduced to Hawaii in general and Kona specifically. Barry is a wonderful orator and was great at telling us fascinating stories about what it was like to farm coffee in Kona. I truly enjoyed Barry’s story telling style, and his willingness to answer questions for the group. The whole experience was entertaining, but Barry made the day special for us. I’m the one person in my family that does not drink coffee, but I may have enjoyed our visit the most. The history of growing coffee came alive through wonderful stories and demonstrations of what it was like to farm coffee in Kona. Thank you again for a wonderful vacation experience.
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5leslieo53 5:00 PM Jan 19, 2023
Interesting!
Super interesting tour! Everyone we met who worked here told good stories about the family who lived here. I loved the original house and the coffee mill. Learned about coffee harvest and processing too.
