Made By Us

Made By Us

Gen Z are the “founders”
of our next chapter.

We use history to inform and inspire civic participation – powered by 400+ museums nationwide.

Gen Z are the
“founders” of
our next chapter.

We use history to inform and inspire civic participation – powered by 400+ museums nationwide.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

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.

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)

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.

60-Second History

Only got a minute? We're bringing "the history you didn't learn in school" right to your feed on Reels and TikTok, with deeper dives in the media and public activations.

60-Second History

Only got a minute? We're bringing "the history you didn't learn in school" right to your feed on Reels and TikTok, with deeper dives in the media and public activations.

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.

“The youth of our nation are the heirs of our democracy and have in them the power to shape and strengthen it.”

Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

“The youth of our nation are the heirs of our democracy and have in them the power to shape and strengthen it.”

Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

“The youth of our nation are the heirs of our democracy and have in them the power to shape and strengthen it.”

Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

“Made By Us is paving a new path for how we understand and interact with history. Through organizing and emboldening voices of youth, and partnering with cultural and historical centers, they are making sure that we are a part of the conversation.”

Jasmine Lewis, Artist, Student, Storyteller

“Made By Us is paving a new path for how we understand and interact with history. Through organizing and emboldening voices of youth, and partnering with cultural and historical centers, they are making sure that we are a part of the conversation.”

Jasmine Lewis, Artist, Student, Storyteller

“Made By Us is paving a new path for how we understand and interact with history. Through organizing and emboldening voices of youth, and partnering with cultural and historical centers, they are making sure that we are a part of the conversation.”

Jasmine Lewis, Artist, Student, Storyteller

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