Young people are the founders
of our next chapter.

We use history to inform and inspire civic participation – powered by 500 museums nationwide.

Young people are the
founders of
our next chapter.

We use history to inform and inspire civic participation – powered by 500 museums nationwide.

The United States marks its 250th birthday as the largest youth generation in U.S. history crosses the threshold into adulthood.

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

Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways so they have more fuel to power the future.

01

Inform and Empower Gen Z: Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story

02

Future-Proof Institutions: Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with training, research and collaboration

03

Build a culture of civic participation powered by youth and cultural institutions

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.

Youth250 Bureau: Your Gen Z Hotline

A first-of-its kind advisory body of 100 young adults guiding nonprofits and cultural institutions on their programming and stories. Learn more.

Youth250 Bureau: Your Gen Z Hotline

A first-of-its kind advisory body of 100 young adults guiding nonprofits and cultural institutions on their programming and stories. Learn more.

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. We've reached 85M Americans together since 2021.

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. We've reached 85M Americans together since 2021.

What's your wish for America's future?

Made By Us, The New York Historical and museums across the country invite you to share your wish for America's 250th birthday, at OnOur250th.org and at more than 250 Wish Walls nationwide.

What's your wish for America's future?

Made By Us, The New York Historical and museums across the country invite you to share your wish for America's 250th birthday, at OnOur250th.org and at more than 250 Wish Walls nationwide.

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.

Youth250 Letters to America

A national Content Corps of teens and young adults are putting the American story in their own words for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Read Letters to America and amplify youth voice for National Youth Takeover Day.

Youth250 Letters to America

A national Content Corps of teens and young adults are putting the American story in their own words for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Read Letters to America and amplify youth voice for National Youth Takeover Day.

Slice of History Pizza Parties

With Pizza to the Polls, local, social gatherings to learn something new and meet others over pizza. Find one near you or read more in The Fulcrum.

Slice of History Pizza Parties

With Pizza to the Polls, local, social gatherings to learn something new and meet others over pizza. Find one near you or read more in The Fulcrum.

What's Your Gen Z Score?

We help institutions reach and engage younger generations. Get your score and find ways to improve in the Youth250 Toolkit.

What's Your Gen Z Score?

We help institutions reach and engage younger generations. Get your score and find ways to improve in the Youth250 Toolkit.

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.

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

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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