Keaupuni, A Hawaiian Sailor's Odyssey: Friends of the Judiciary History Center

On the evening of July 2, 2013, the public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Friends of the Judiciary History Center, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  The location will be in Aliiolani Hale, the Hawaii Judiciary building across from Iolani Palace. 

On that evening, Anita Manning will share the intriguing story of Keaupuni, who traveled far from home for fortune, fame, and adventure. Manning is a historian who held positions at Bishop Museum as registrar and vice-president before dedicating herself to full-time research of untold accounts of everyday Hawaiians.

Hawaiians, known for their skill as watermen and sailors, joined whaling fleets for adventure and economic need that took them to ports unknown. 

Keaupuni or "Joe Maui," signed up for a whaling voyage on the ship Tahmaroo some time during the 1860s. A veteran of 16 years on the high seas, Keaupuni found himself the unsuspecting crew member of a whaler soon to become a slave ship. He was the key witness to testify in several trials against the captain and others who were charged with slave trading. Hear how Keaupuni made it home with the help of two young men from Hawaii.

The complete story of Keaupuni will be published in the next edition of The Hawaiian Journal of History.

This event is free. Light refreshments will be served.

To register for this presentation please go to this link.