Lahaina in Maui County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Scandinavian Migration to Hawaii

Photographed by Larry Wilson, January 26, 2008

1. Scandinavian Migration to Hawaii Marker

Inscription.
This monument commemorates the arrival of the Norwegian barque Beta which dropped anchor near this spot on February 18, 1881, and of her sister ship Musca, which arrived in Honolulu May 13, 1881. They brought more than six hundred Norwegians, Swedes and Danes to work in the sugar cane fields and mills of the Hawaiian Kingdom - the first and only mass migration of Scandinavians to these islands. For their contribution to the life of the island, as well as those of their countrymen who proceeded or followed, our mahalo and aloha.

The Scandinavian Centennial Commission, February 14, 1981, the centennial date.

This monument was restored in the year 2006, in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Scandinavians’ arrival in Hawaii.

Erected 1981 by Scandinavian Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1881.

Location. 20° 46.66′ N, 156° 31.392′ W. Marker is in Lahaina, Hawaii, in Maui County. It can be reached from Honoapiilani Highwary (Route 30), on the left when traveling west. Located at McGregor Point Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wailuku HI 96793, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Lahaina and West Maui.

Globally, it is in North America,

Polynesia,

the Pacific Ocean,

North Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ko Lalo Kuilani Aloha (approx. 0.8 miles away); Master Navigators (approx. 1.2 miles away); Submarine Communications Buoy (approx. 1.2 miles away); Guardian of Sea-Going People (approx. 1.2 miles away); On Foot...By Horse... ...Then Carriages and Cars (approx. 2.8 miles away); Welcome to the Lahaina Pali Trail (approx. 2.8 miles away); Battle of Kepaniwai - Uniting the Islands (approx. 7.2 miles away); Nā Wai 'Ehā - The Four Waters of Maui (approx. 7.3 miles away).

More about this marker. This brass plaque was on a boulder at McGregor Point Lighthouse, near the road to Lahaina, Maui.
The plaque was stolen and has not been replaced.
An interpretive sign featuring the plaque is at the Sugar Museum on Maui.

Regarding Scandinavian Migration to Hawaii. The marker was restored and rededicated in February 2006.
Norwegian Ambassador Knut Volleback and his wife came to Maui in April 2006 to see it as part of the observance of the 125th Anniversary of the Scandinavian Immigration to Hawaii.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - The Journey from Norway to Hawaii, an interpretive sign at the Sugar Museum.

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Photographed by Larry Wilson, June 26, 2008

2. Scandinavian Migration to Hawaii Marker

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Photographed by Larry Wilson, June 26, 2008

3. Scandinavian Migration to Hawaii Marker

The Plaque is Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2026

4. The Plaque is Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2014, by Larry Wilson of Wareham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,955 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2014, by Larry Wilson of Wareham, Massachusetts. 4. submitted on April 16, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.