Marie & Theresa Mills

The Hemp Connection, founded by sustainability pioneer Marie Mills, was the first hemp shop in the United States after cannabis prohibition and served as an ongoing hub for sustainable practices, education, and community engagement. Though it closed in 2022, the historic and important Hemp Connection history is remembered and celebrated at the Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center alongside photos and remembrance. Stop by and visit this Cultural Landmark that celebrates hemp pioneer Marie Mills and the sustainability history of SoHum.