Waipahu is a neighborhood rich in plantation history, and many of its residents are descendants of the plantation workers. To get a glimpse into the history of this area and Hawaii, visit Hawaii's Plantation Village, a partially recreated and restored village. Comprised of more than two dozen structures and many different ethnic groups, visitors are provided with a window into traditional life on a plantation. Then fast forward through history to the 1890s and take a ride on the Hawaiian Railway. This train served sugar mills, carried vital equipment and supplies and transported passengers until 1947.