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How Did We Get Here?
...is a question with real answers. But it's not always easy to dig up credible context when you need it – like when you’re casting your ballot, when news breaks, or when you're debating relatives over dinner.
Made By Us is a movement to unleash access to trustworthy information to guide your journey as active, informed citizen. Our superpower? Hundreds of history museums and historic sites nationwide, activated and working together.
So whether you’re figuring out who you want to be or already asking big questions about your country's future; whether you liked school or prefer to learn from TikTok; whether you’re Googling "how does the Supreme Court work" or "things to do this weekend" – we're glad you're here.
for gen z
How Did We Get Here?
...is a question with real answers. But it's not always easy to dig up credible context when you need it – like when you’re casting your ballot, when news breaks, or when you're debating relatives over dinner.
Made By Us is a movement to unleash access to trustworthy information to guide your journey as active, informed citizen. Our superpower? Hundreds of history museums and historic sites nationwide, activated and working together.
So whether you’re figuring out who you want to be or already asking big questions about your country's future; whether you liked school or prefer to learn from TikTok; whether you’re Googling "how does the Supreme Court work" or "things to do this weekend" – we're glad you're here.
for gen z
How Did We Get Here?
...is a question with real answers. But it's not always easy to dig up credible context when you need it – like when you’re casting your ballot, when news breaks, or when you're debating relatives over dinner.
Made By Us is a movement to unleash access to trustworthy information to guide your journey as active, informed citizen. Our superpower? Hundreds of history museums and historic sites nationwide, activated and working together.
So whether you’re figuring out who you want to be or already asking big questions about your country's future; whether you liked school or prefer to learn from TikTok; whether you’re Googling "how does the Supreme Court work" or "things to do this weekend" – we're glad you're here.
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What's it like in the Made By Us universe? You might find yourself at a history museum one day and laughing at a meme the next. Check out this "Day in the Life" of our Civic Season Design Fellow, Scottie Vandy, and find opportunities to join in below.
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Contribute
What's it like in the Made By Us universe? You might find yourself at a history museum one day and laughing at a meme the next. Check out this "Day in the Life" of our Civic Season Design Fellow, Scottie Vandy, and find opportunities to join in below.
join in
Contribute
Be Part of Our Community
What's it like in the Made By Us universe? You might find yourself at a history museum one day and laughing at a meme the next. Check out this "Day in the Life" of our Civic Season Design Fellow, Scottie Vandy, and find opportunities to join in below.
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In Your Feed
Everything happening now has a history, and we’re bringing untold stories from the past, historical context for the present, and inspo for how we can build a better future – all with help from your favorite museums. From what’s trending online to movies and music to politics and the environment, you’ll find empowering stories, explore new perspectives, and add some nuance to your feed, all at @historymadebyus.
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In Your Feed
Everything happening now has a history, and we’re bringing untold stories from the past, historical context for the present, and inspo for how we can build a better future – all with help from your favorite museums. From what’s trending online to movies and music to politics and the environment, you’ll find empowering stories, explore new perspectives, and add some nuance to your feed, all at @historymadebyus.
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In Your Feed
Everything happening now has a history, and we’re bringing untold stories from the past, historical context for the present, and inspo for how we can build a better future – all with help from your favorite museums. From what’s trending online to movies and music to politics and the environment, you’ll find empowering stories, explore new perspectives, and add some nuance to your feed, all at @historymadebyus.
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History Class with Teen Vogue
Hidden in the collections of history museums are the fascinating stories that you wish you learned in school, like the St. Louis heiress behind Taylor Swift’s “The Last Great American Dynasty” or the impact of World War I on the disability rights movement, or the legendary story of the first Chinese American film star. Since 2022, we’ve partnered with Teen Vogue to share these stories.
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History Class with Teen Vogue
Hidden in the collections of history museums are the fascinating stories that you wish you learned in school, like the St. Louis heiress behind Taylor Swift’s “The Last Great American Dynasty” or the impact of World War I on the disability rights movement, or the legendary story of the first Chinese American film star. Since 2022, we’ve partnered with Teen Vogue to share these stories.
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History Class with Teen Vogue
Hidden in the collections of history museums are the fascinating stories that you wish you learned in school, like the St. Louis heiress behind Taylor Swift’s “The Last Great American Dynasty” or the impact of World War I on the disability rights movement, or the legendary story of the first Chinese American film star. Since 2022, we’ve partnered with Teen Vogue to share these stories.
Events
Made By Us and our network of museums host events, exhibits, tours and pop-ups throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter for regular updates.
Events
Made By Us and our network of museums host events, exhibits, tours and pop-ups throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter for regular updates.
Events
Made By Us and our network of museums host events, exhibits, tours and pop-ups throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter for regular updates.
Events and Activities
Go Behind the Scenes
Exclusive experiences from our museum partners.
Go Behind the Scenes
Exclusive experiences from our museum partners.
Go Behind the Scenes
Exclusive experiences from our museum partners.
Slice of History Pizza Parties
We do this every summer. Check back for 2026!
Slice of History Pizza Parties
We do this every summer. Check back for 2026!
Slice of History Pizza Parties
We do this every summer. Check back for 2026!
Find a Museum
We work with hundreds of museums and historic sites across the United States. Find one near you.
Grow
Build Your Skills
Tools to build, grow and explore your views and civic superpowers.
Grow
Build Your Skills
Tools to build, grow and explore your views and civic superpowers.
Grow
Build Your Skills
Tools to build, grow and explore your views and civic superpowers.
Civic Superpower Quiz
Are you an amplifier, defender, connector or nurturer? Find out here.
Civic Superpower Quiz
Are you an amplifier, defender, connector or nurturer? Find out here.
Civic Superpower Quiz
Are you an amplifier, defender, connector or nurturer? Find out here.
Voting Rights Portal
A one-stop-shop to check your registration, research your ballot, and get a quick lesson in voting rights history.
Voting Rights Portal
A one-stop-shop to check your registration, research your ballot, and get a quick lesson in voting rights history.
Voting Rights Portal
A one-stop-shop to check your registration, research your ballot, and get a quick lesson in voting rights history.
My Wish for U.S.
What's your wish for America's future? Join 2,500+ others and share your vision.
My Wish for U.S.
What's your wish for America's future? Join 2,500+ others and share your vision.
My Wish for U.S.
What's your wish for America's future? Join 2,500+ others and share your vision.
Host a "Feast of Reason"
A dinner dialogue you won't forget. Get the tools to host a dinner that levels up your conversation and connection.
Host a "Feast of Reason"
A dinner dialogue you won't forget. Get the tools to host a dinner that levels up your conversation and connection.
Host a "Feast of Reason"
A dinner dialogue you won't forget. Get the tools to host a dinner that levels up your conversation and connection.
Build your Civic Season Itinerary
Choose from hundreds of activities to create your summer glow-up plan.
Build your Civic Season Itinerary
Choose from hundreds of activities to create your summer glow-up plan.
Build your Civic Season Itinerary
Choose from hundreds of activities to create your summer glow-up plan.
Democracy Vibe Check: The Civic Season Podcast
Tune in to the Civic Season podcast on WABE, Atlanta's home for NPR.
Democracy Vibe Check: The Civic Season Podcast
Tune in to the Civic Season podcast on WABE, Atlanta's home for NPR.
Democracy Vibe Check: The Civic Season Podcast
Tune in to the Civic Season podcast on WABE, Atlanta's home for NPR.
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60-Second History
Only got a minute? Our 60-Second History series unpacks the context behind what’s happening now. History of your Stanley cup? Covered. The women who worked on the Manhattan Project (but were left out of Oppenheimer)? We’ve got it. Spooky stories from history to get into the Halloween spirit? Consider it done. Whatever your interest, there’s a 60-Second History for that.
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60-Second History
Got a minute? Get ready to school up.
Learn
60-Second History
Only got a minute? Our 60-Second History series unpacks the context behind what’s happening now. History of your Stanley cup? Covered. The women who worked on the Manhattan Project (but were left out of Oppenheimer)? We’ve got it. Spooky stories from history to get into the Halloween spirit? Consider it done. Whatever your interest, there’s a 60-Second History for that.
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