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.

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 is open to visitors Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
$20 for adults, $7.50 for children 5 through 12, Children under 5 are free.
Please call for special group arrangements
808-323-2006 coffeefarm@konahistorical.org