Duke Paoa Kahanamoku may be known as a legendary surfer, but museum-goers are about to learn much more about one of Hawaii’s most famous sons.
Kahanamoku’s legacy will be recalled in an exhibit Aug. 8-Nov. 2 at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum. Visitors will learn that his talents went well beyond his athleticism.
Kahanamoku was born Aug. 26, 1890, and grew up in Waikiki. He was a prodigious swimmer who won five Olympic medals, beginning in the 1912 Games.