Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center has two traveling exhibits on display, with one showing off the history of a popular Hawaiian clothing item and another highlighting the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

“Art of the Aloha Shirt: Kenoi of Hawaii, 1938-1951” can be viewed through May 28. It has 60 items on display, ranging from vintage shirts and sketches, to textile artwork.

The exhibit gives viewers insight into John “Keoni” Meigs and his influence on the world of fashion. His talent as a painter caught the eye of shirt manufacturers in Honolulu. Meigs created his first designs in 1938, and he went on to create as many as 300 Aloha shirt designs. Aloha shirts became highly popular after World War II.

Hawaiian native Dale Hope is the exhibit’s curator. He is the author of “The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands.” Most of the items on display are from the Dan Eskenazi collection, and the exhibit is organized by ExhibitsUSA.

“Infamy: December 7, 1941” tells the story of the deadly surprise air attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, along with similar attacks on U.S. territories such as Guam and Wake Islands. Viewers can see images from the destructive day and read first-hand accounts from those who witnessed the attacks.

The exhibit, produced by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, is on display at Historic City Hall through May 21.

Also on display in the Black Heritage Gallery is “The Judah Exhibit.” Artist Christina Brown’s work will be featured in the exhibit through May 27. The building’s first floor will also feature “Rites of Spring,” a group show by Artisans’ Gallery members, through June 11.

Historic City Hall, at 1001 Ryan St., is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.

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For more, call 491-9147 or visit cityoflakecharles.com.