Made By Us

Made By Us

Meeting curiosity with credibility

Made By Us unleashes access to history and civics education for young adults by meeting them where they are with credible, timely content and resources sourced from a nationwide network of cultural institutions.

Meeting curiosity with credibility

Made By Us unleashes access to history and civics education for young adults by meeting them where they are with credible, timely content and resources sourced from a nationwide network of cultural institutions.

Meeting curiosity with credibility

Made By Us unleashes access to history and civics education for young adults by meeting them where they are with credible, timely content and resources sourced from a nationwide network of cultural institutions.

Our Story

Born in 2018 and launched in 2020 as a collaborative effort of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Senator John Heinz History Center, National Archives Foundation, Atlanta History Center, HistoryMiami Museum and New-York Historical Society, with leadership from First Americans Museum, Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Conner Prairie and Colonial Williamsburg, Made By Us has grown into a movement of hundreds of participating institutions across the United States, joining forces to share credible, pluralist history and civics information for the generation ready to put it into action.

Born in 2018 and launched in 2020 as a collaborative effort of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Senator John Heinz History Center, National Archives Foundation, Atlanta History Center, HistoryMiami Museum and New-York Historical Society, with leadership from First Americans Museum, Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Conner Prairie and Colonial Williamsburg, Made By Us has grown into a movement of hundreds of participating institutions across the United States, joining forces to share credible, pluralist history and civics information for the generation ready to put it into action.

Leadership

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Who We Are

Our Coalition

Team
Board
Advisors
Network
Supporters

The Made By Us team serves as connectors, strategists and centralized support. Reach us at FirstName@HistoryMadeByUs.org.

Caroline Kilbanoff

Executive Director

Miami, FL

Nia Mosby

Head of Programs + Civic Season

McDonough, GA

Cameron Katz

Head of Content + Partnerships

Atlanta, GA

Alex Edgar

Youth Engagement Manager

Washington, DC

Hope-Marie Delgado

Program + Content Associate

Detroit, MI

Allie Pae

Intern

Middletown, CT

Justice Brown

Contributor

New Haven, CT

Jasmine Lewis

Contributor

Tuscaloosa, AL

Trey Delida

Contributor

St. Louis, MO

Dillon St. Bernard

Strategist

Team DSB

Los Angeles, CA

Kaz Brecher

Strategist

Curious Catalyst Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Sarah Jencks

Strategist

Every Museum a Civic Museum

Washington, DC

Valerie Donati

Strategist

Brand Building NYC

New York, NY

Who We Are

Our Coalition

Board
Team
Network
Advisors
Supporters

About Us

Our Approach

who we are

Our Mission

About Us

Our Approach

Knowing "how we got here" is the first building block of civic engagement. Once you see yourself in the story of history, you can be informed and empowered to shape the future.

As the U.S. prepares to mark 250 years, younger generations have the most at stake from our future. They are seeking credible context and ways to take action.

Museums and historic sites have vast, multi-perspective expertise to offer - and together we can share a fuller, richer history than any single source. Made By Us harnesses this strength, with audience-first approaches, to connect those ages 18-30 with our past, present and future.

Knowing "how we got here" is the first building block of civic engagement. Once you see yourself in the story of history, you can be informed and empowered to shape the future.

As the U.S. prepares to mark 250 years, younger generations have the most at stake from our future. They are seeking credible context and ways to take action.

Museums and historic sites have vast, multi-perspective expertise to offer - and together we can share a fuller, richer history than any single source. Made By Us harnesses this strength, with audience-first approaches, to connect those ages 18-30 with our past, present and future.

Knowing "how we got here" is the first building block of civic engagement. Once you see yourself in the story of history, you can be informed and empowered to shape the future.

As the U.S. prepares to mark 250 years, younger generations have the most at stake from our future. They are seeking credible context and ways to take action.

Museums and historic sites have vast, multi-perspective expertise to offer - and together we can share a fuller, richer history than any single source. Made By Us harnesses this strength to connect those ages 18-30 with our past, present and future.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

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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To inform and empower Gen Z

Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story

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To inform and empower Gen Z

Content and programs that foster belonging and connection with our nation's story

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To 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 trainings, research and opportunities

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Future-proof institutions

Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with trainings, research and opportunities

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Future-proof institutions

Increase knowledge, skill and capacity with trainings, research and opportunities

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Build a culture of civic participation

Commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Civic Season, a new tradition.

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Build a culture of civic participation

Commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Civic Season, a new tradition.

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Build a culture of civic participation

Commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Civic Season, a new tradition.

Support Us

We have received generous support, inspiration and leadership from supporters and champions including the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Coca-Cola Company, Jacqueline B. Mars, Marcia Carlucci, Forrest E. Mars Jr. and Jacomien Mars, AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, The Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation, Frontline Impact Project, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Curious Catalyst, Inc., Brand Building Communications, and our network of partners who contribute financially and in-kind.

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