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.
For 250 years, the American story has been written by young people. Today's young adults, Gen Z, are at the helm of a global youth wave, ushering in our future. How we mark this moment matters — for today and for tomorrow.
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.
For 250 years, the American story has been written by young people. Today's young adults, Gen Z, are at the helm of a global youth wave, ushering in our future. How we mark this moment matters — for today and for tomorrow.
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.
What We're Building
Over two years, we're creating an arc of activities to strengthen our institutions with input from younger generations.
What We're Building
Over two years, we're creating an arc of activities to strengthen our institutions with input from younger generations.
For the U.S. 250th, at first I was like “meh…” but now I feel a little spark, a catalyst to make it something a bit more impactful, not just about “history” but about the things we’ve experienced and how we can improve upon them.
Atlanta Workshop Participant
Youth Bureau Members
100
Inter-generational Workshops
7
Today we imagined the future in 2076, at America’s 300th anniversary. And I realized, how could people in 1776 possibly envision where we would be today? We have even more options and information and power today… what are we going to do with it?
Philadelphia Workshop Participant
Voices of Gen Z
We're capturing and amplifying young people's experience at this moment – our chapter in history.
Voices of Gen Z
We're capturing and amplifying young people's experience at this moment – our chapter in history.
Today we imagined the future in 2076, at America’s 300th anniversary. And I realized, how could people in 1776 possibly envision where we would be today? We have even more options and information and power today… what are we going to do with it?
Philadelphia Workshop Participant
Youth Bureau Members
100
For the U.S. 250th, at first I was like “meh…” but now I feel a little spark, a catalyst to make it something a bit more impactful, not just about “history” but about the things we’ve experienced and how we can improve upon them.
Atlanta Workshop Participant
Inter-generational Workshops
7
For the U.S. 250th, at first I was like “meh…” but now I feel a little spark, a catalyst to make it something a bit more impactful, not just about “history” but about the things we’ve experienced and how we can improve upon them.
Atlanta Workshop Participant
Youth Bureau Members
100
Inter-generational Workshops
7
Today we imagined the future in 2076, at America’s 300th anniversary. And I realized, how could people in 1776 possibly envision where we would be today? We have even more options and information and power today… what are we going to do with it?
Philadelphia Workshop Participant
Voices of Gen Z
We're capturing and amplifying young people's experience at this moment – our chapter in history.
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
What is the U.S. 250th?
What is the U.S. 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 are you focused on youth?
Why are you focused on youth?
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?
Who We Are
Who We Are
Project Leadership
YOUTH250 TOOLKIT ADVISORS
YOUTH250 Bureau
MADE BY US
Youth250 is an initiative from Made By Us, a nationwide network of museums, historic sites, libraries and archives joining forces to inform and inspire the next generation. With efforts like Civic Season, 60-Second History and Slice of History Pizza Parties, we connect tens of millions of young adults every year with the credible expertise of historic institutions.
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