Although the island of Oahu in Hawaii has been populated for many hundreds of years it only became a US colony when it was annexed by the US in 1898. Originally a modest village, the city became a prosperous trading center and later a vital US military post.

Today most visitors come to Honolulu, Hawaii to soak up the sun and enjoy scenic beaches, adventure sports, but if you are interested in learning more about the often-turbulent history of the island you can visit several historic sites including Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, and Kilohana Plantation Estate. Other interesting historic sites include Hulihee Summer Palace and Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park.

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