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Maui History & Cultural Activities
Museums & Historical Landmarks
West Maui
Baldwin Home |
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History &
Information
In 1834 construction began on the Baldwin Home and was
completed in 1835. The thick walls were made of coral and
stone. The structure was sturdy consisting of hand-hewn
timbers. In 1840, a bedroom and study was added, and in
1849, an entire second story was completed.
The owner, the Reverend Dwight Baldwin had his medical
training at Harvard College prior to his theological
studies. His educational background coupled with many
natural abilities guided him to be helpful in the
establishment of a system of just and democratic laws and
most importantly the education of the Hawaiian people who
learned much besides religion. They were taught reading and
writing in Hawaiian and English trained in agriculture and
mechanics, studied the practical arts in the high school
above Lahaina; and finally learned to understand
constitutional government, diplomacy and finance. As a
practicing physician, Rev. Baldwin helped save the people of
Maui, Molokai and Lanai from the scourge of smallpox during
the terrible epidemic of 1853.
The home itself, the household furniture, the aged
photographs and artifacts, the displays and library present
a fascinating picture of the busy Sandwich Isles life as
lived by a missionary who was both a physician and a
constructive community force.
The faithful restoration of the Baldwin Home by the Lahaina Restoration
Foundation is based on careful documentary and archeological
research. It is part of the Lahaina National Historical
American Buildings Survey. It was deeded to the Foundation
by the H.P. Baldwin Estate in 1967. It can never be sold and
will remain in the Public Domain in perpetuity.
Hours: daily 10:00 am–4:00 pm Admission: Baldwin House:
Adult $3, Family $5, Senior $2, school groups and children
accompanied by adult free; Ship: Adult $3, Family $5, Senior
$2; children accompanied by adult free
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