Join us at the North Kohala Public Library for the first installment of a three-part series on Hawaiian history. Boyd Bond will talk about the office of Kuhina Nui and the Kamehameha Dynasty.

Soon after Kamehameha I died, his wife Kaʻahumanu declared herself as “Kuhina Nui” a co-regent, to rule alongside with the founder’s son Liholiho, Kamehameha II. Dual rulers are rare in world history, and Kaʻahumanu was often incorrectly described as the Prime Minister of the kingdom by visiting foreigners not familiar with the concept. On Monday night we will explore the four women and two men who held this position, and how it came to an end.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.