Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The United States will turn 250 in 2026, with Gen Z at the helm. But younger people are disengaged from our institutions and under-represented in our democracy. They are looking to understand "how we got here" as they shape our future.
Our network represents hundreds of history museums stepping up to serve as civic hubs for young adults. We pool our knowledge, stories and efforts to meet younger generations where they are with timely, relevant information from credible sources.
The United States will turn 250 in 2026, with Gen Z at the helm. But young adults are disengaged from our institutions and under-represented in our democracy. They are looking to understand "how we got here" as they shape our future.
Our network represents hundreds of history museums stepping up to serve as civic hubs for young adults. We pool our knowledge, stories and efforts to meet younger generations where they are with timely, relevant information from credible sources.
The United States will turn 250 in 2026, with Gen Z at the helm. But young adults are disengaged from our institutions and under-represented in our democracy. They are looking to understand "how we got here" as they shape our future.
Our network represents hundreds of history museums stepping up to serve as civic hubs for young adults. We pool our knowledge, stories and efforts to meet younger generations where they are with timely, relevant information from credible sources.
Our Goals
Our Goals
Our Goals
Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways so they have more fuel to power the future.
Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways so they have more fuel to power the future.
Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways so they have more fuel to power the future.
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Inform and Empower Gen Z: Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story
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Inform and Empower Gen Z: Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story
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Inform and Empower Gen Z: Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story
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Future-Proof Institutions: Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with training, research and collaboration
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Future-Proof Institutions: Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with training, research and collaboration
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Future-Proof Institutions: Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with training, research and collaboration
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Build a culture of civic participation by America’s 250th anniversary through Civic Season (Juneteenth - July 4)
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Build a culture of civic participation by America’s 250th anniversary through Civic Season (Juneteenth - July 4)
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Build a culture of civic participation by America’s 250th anniversary through Civic Season (Juneteenth - July 4)
What's New
What's your wish for our 250th?
Made By Us, The New York Historical and museums across the country invite you to share your wish for America's future on the eve of our 250th birthday, at OnOur250th.org.
This summer, participate in-person at pop-up Wish Walls during Civic Season, at our flagship at the Smithsonian and at 22 other host sites.
What's your wish for our 250th?
Made By Us, The New York Historical and museums across the country invite you to share your wish for America's future on the eve of our 250th birthday, at OnOur250th.org.
This summer, participate in-person at pop-up Wish Walls during Civic Season, at our flagship at the Smithsonian and at 22 other host sites.
What's your wish for our 250th?
Made By Us, The New York Historical and museums across the country invite you to share your wish for America's future on the eve of our 250th birthday, at OnOur250th.org.
This summer, participate in-person at pop-up Wish Walls during Civic Season, at our flagship at the Smithsonian and at 22 other host sites.
Our Gen Z Hotline is Here For You
For institutions looking to engage younger generations, how about getting some direct input from 100 young adults across the United States?
Fill out a form with your request and we'll match you with advisors from the Youth250 Bureau – for free!
We are increasing youth visibility and participation in America's 250th.
Our Gen Z Hotline is Here For You
For institutions looking to engage younger generations, how about getting some direct input from 100 young adults across the United States?
Fill out a form with your request and we'll match you with advisors from the Youth250 Bureau – for free!
We are increasing youth visibility and participation in America's 250th.
Our Gen Z Hotline is Here For You
For institutions looking to engage younger generations, how about getting some direct input from 100 young adults across the United States?
Fill out a form with your request and we'll match you with advisors from the Youth250 Bureau – for free!
We are increasing youth visibility and participation in America's 250th.
Fifth Annual Civic Season Returns!
Held between Juneteenth and July 4th every year since 2021, Civic Season has helped 50M Americans find events and activities to learn and connect with their communities' past, present and future.
2025 will be the biggest year yet, with 700 participating organizations, 55 Slice of History Pizza Parties, a brand-new Guidebook, and hundreds of events! Join us this summer.
Fifth Annual Civic Season Returns!
Held between Juneteenth and July 4th every year since 2021, Civic Season has helped 50M Americans find events and activities to learn and connect with their communities' past, present and future.
2025 will be the biggest year yet, with 700 participating organizations, 55 Slice of History Pizza Parties, a brand-new Guidebook, and hundreds of events! Join us this summer.
Fifth Annual Civic Season Returns!
Held between Juneteenth and July 4th every year since 2021, Civic Season has helped 50M Americans find events and activities to learn and connect with their communities' past, present and future.
2025 will be the biggest year yet, with 700 participating organizations, 55 Slice of History Pizza Parties, a brand-new Guidebook, and hundreds of events! Join us this summer.
By The Numbers
About Us
By The Numbers
About Us
By The Numbers
Our Work
Our Work
Since 2019, we’ve brought civics and history to dorm rooms, dinner tables and devices.
Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways, so they have more fuel to power the future.
Civic Season: Juneteenth - July 4
Uniting our oldest and newest federal holidays, Civic Season is an annual tradition for learning history and civic upskilling, featuring events, celebrations and conversations.
Civic Season: Juneteenth - July 4
Uniting our oldest and newest federal holidays, Civic Season is an annual tradition for learning history and civic upskilling, featuring events, celebrations and conversations.
Slice of History Pizza Parties
With Pizza to the Polls, local, social gatherings to learn something new and meet others over pizza.
Slice of History Pizza Parties
With Pizza to the Polls, local, social gatherings to learn something new and meet others over pizza.
Youth250
Intergenerational workshops, a toolkit, and a nationwide Youth Advisory Board to inform how the U.S. commemorates 250 years, in 2026.
Youth250
Intergenerational workshops, a toolkit, and a nationwide Youth Advisory Board to inform how the U.S. commemorates 250 years, in 2026.
My Wish For U.S.
Explore 2,500 visions for America's future, shared from people nationwide in 2020-2021.
My Wish For U.S.
Explore 2,500 visions for America's future, shared from people nationwide in 2020-2021.
PARTNERSHIP
Join Us!
PARTNERSHIP
Join Us!
Who's Eligible?
Nonprofit, non-partisan organizations in the United States with fact-based, credible expertise, scholarship or educational assets in history or civics
Who's Eligible?
Nonprofit, non-partisan organizations in the United States with fact-based, credible expertise, scholarship or educational assets in history or civics
Who's Eligible?
Nonprofit, non-partisan organizations in the United States with fact-based, credible expertise, scholarship or educational assets in history or civics
Benefits
Access to quarterly network-wide calls and consultations with team Made By Us; data, research reports and bi-annual bootcamp trainings for your staff; monthly resource memo with calls for opportunities; and access to shared materials, brand and media partnerships, and mass activations like Civic Season.
Benefits
Access to quarterly network-wide calls and consultations with team Made By Us; data, research reports and bi-annual bootcamp trainings for your staff; monthly resource memo with calls for opportunities; and access to shared materials, brand and media partnerships, and mass activations like Civic Season.
Benefits
Access to quarterly network-wide calls and consultations with team Made By Us; data, research reports and bi-annual bootcamp trainings for your staff; monthly resource memo with calls for opportunities; and access to shared materials, brand and media partnerships, and mass activations like Civic Season.
Expectations
Partner institutions designate a staff liaison; participate in quarterly all-network calls, trainings and Civic Season; commit to centering young-adult needs and embracing collaboration and co-creation across the sector; and make a one-time voluntary financial contribution upon joining.
Expectations
Partner institutions designate a staff liaison; participate in quarterly all-network calls, trainings and Civic Season; commit to centering young-adult needs and embracing collaboration and co-creation across the sector; and make a one-time voluntary financial contribution upon joining.
Expectations
Partner institutions designate a staff liaison; participate in quarterly all-network calls, trainings and Civic Season; commit to centering young-adult needs and embracing collaboration and co-creation across the sector; and make a one-time voluntary financial contribution upon joining.
Ready to join?
Our Values
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Prioritizing evolving audience needs over “the way we’ve always done it”
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Choosing collaboration over competition
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Humility and curiosity to invite participation and new perspectives
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A commitment to making history accessible to all
Our Values
01
Prioritizing evolving audience needs over “the way we’ve always done it”
02
Choosing collaboration over competition
03
Humility and curiosity to invite participation and new perspectives
04
A commitment to making history accessible to all
Our Values
01
Prioritizing evolving audience needs over “the way we’ve always done it”
02
Choosing collaboration over competition
03
Humility and curiosity to invite participation and new perspectives
04
A commitment to making history accessible to all
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