The United States turns
250 years old in 2026.
The United States turns
250 years old in 2026.
Gen Z will write
its next chapter.
Gen Z will write
its next chapter.
Take Action. Make History.
Youth250 is the dynamic, nonpartisan initiative to capture young people's imaginations, ideas and input as the United States turns 250 years old in 2026.
Open Letter to America
With our country’s 250th birthday a year away, we’re calling on leaders and young people nationwide to make this moment a turning point. Over the next 12 months, join us in making these commitments:
Include young people in every room where decisions are made. Not with tokenization, but with real responsibility, roles and influence.
Share our stories, ideas and experiences on your platforms. We bring a unique point of view to shape culture and policy.
Co-create the future. Don’t design for us, design with us. We have our finger on the pulse and our insights are essential for business, media, government and society.
Co-Signed By Our Partners
To join the effort as an organization, email Alex@HistoryMadeByUs.org.
Work in Action
This moment is about our past and our future.
Work in Action
This moment is about our past and our future.
FAQ
Wait, what even is the 250th?
The Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, proclaimed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. America’s 250th is the commemoration of 250 years of American Independence on July 4th, 2026, also known as the United States Semiquincentennial. We're celebrating the last 250 years of the American story.
Wait, what even is the 250th?
The Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, proclaimed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. America’s 250th is the commemoration of 250 years of American Independence on July 4th, 2026, also known as the United States Semiquincentennial. We're celebrating the last 250 years of the American story.
Wait, what even is the 250th?
The Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, proclaimed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. America’s 250th is the commemoration of 250 years of American Independence on July 4th, 2026, also known as the United States Semiquincentennial. We're celebrating the last 250 years of the American story.
Why should we commemorate the 250th?
Why should we commemorate the 250th?
Why should we commemorate the 250th?
Why should young people be involved in this moment?
Why should young people be involved in this moment?
Why should young people be involved in this moment?
We haven’t thought of doing anything for America’s 250th, why should we?
We haven’t thought of doing anything for America’s 250th, why should we?
We haven’t thought of doing anything for America’s 250th, why should we?
I wouldn’t call myself patriotic, is this program for me?
I wouldn’t call myself patriotic, is this program for me?
I wouldn’t call myself patriotic, is this program for me?
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A Movement in Motion
Over two years, we're creating an arc of activities to strengthen our institutions with input from younger generations.
A Movement in Motion
Over two years, we're creating an arc of activities to strengthen our institutions with input from younger generations.
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