Violet Oliver

Violet Oliver (née Hussey) shares her family history, including her great grandfather Alexander Hussey, who came from Nantucket and built some historical buildings in Kohala, including the Kalahikiola Church and the altar at St. Augustine’s Church. She shares the migration story of her family and her father’s involvement with building and managing the Kohala Ditch. Violet recounts memories of her childhood living and playing in Wiaiapuka. She also talks about life after plantation closure and gives advice to make the most out of every day and treat everyone and everything well.