In 1959 when Hawaii became a U.S. State, Maui-born Patsy Mink knew she wanted to run for a position in government. Little did she know, she would become the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress. In addition to writing bills like Title IX, the Early Childhood Education Act, and the Women's Educational Equity Act, Mink was the first Asian-American to run for U.S. President. 🌺 Mink was honored on the quarter in 2024 as part of the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program™. The National Women's History Museum is proud to serve as a consultant to the U.S. Mint on the American Women Quarters™ Program. Learn more about Mink at the link in bio! #PatsyMink #AANHPIHeritageMonth (fb)

We were honored to be selected for the 2025 American Alliance of Museums TV Film Series, which highlights the most innovative work being done in museums around the world. Tune in to learn about the important work we’ve been doing, and what we have planned for the future! 💫 (fb)