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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Parkcanoe sailing from Keone'ele Cove
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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
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The library houses an extensive collection of books and videos about the natural and cultural history of the island of Hawaii. In addition, several oral histories of descendants from the surrounding area have been documented. Although the facility is open to the public, appointments may be made to view specific items upon request.

 
Ka'ahumanu stone  

Did You Know?
Did you know that according to legend, Queen Ka'ahumanu once swam a great distance to the pu'uhonua after a quarrel with her husband Kamehameha I? She hid under a large stone, but her barking dog gave away where she was hiding. After her husband found her, the two soon made up.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST