King Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho) and his queen, Emma, ruled for less than a decade (1855-63) but their influence has been felt for generations.
King Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho) and his queen, Emma, ruled for less than a decade (1855-63) but their influence has been felt for generations.
A tumultuous king in a tumultuous time, Liholiho attempted to lead his people and kingdom in a different direction from that of his predecessor.
From 7-8:30 p.m. March 21 at the Lyman Museum in Hilo, Hawaii Island historian Boyd Bond will tell the story of this remarkable partnership in the Hawaiian monarchy — and of Emma’s efforts to become queen in her own right when Liholiho’s successor died without an heir.
Admission to this program is free to museum members or $3 for nonmembers. Space is limited, first-come, first-seated.
For more information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.
The Lyman Museum at 276 Haili St. is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.