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.
Gen Z Scorecard
Start here to get your Gen Z score. With over 350 entries so far, this benchmarking tool helps organizations learn how to better invest in and serve young people
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Youth250 Toolkit
A collection of tip sheets, templates, and guides to help institutions level up youth engagement.
Stay tuned for our Teen Toolkit, coming soon from History Co:Lab.
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Youth250 Open Letter
Launched in Teen Vogue with 30+ prominent co-signers, we invite individuals and organizations to sign the Youth250 Pledge.
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Join the Youth250 Network
By signing the Youth250 Pledge, you join this movement to co-create, amplify, and share power with young people leading up to America’s 250th anniversary — and beyond.
Youth250 Content Corps
A volunteer network of young creators producing videos, dispatches, and stories across platforms. Teens and young adults ages 14 to 30 can join today!
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Youth250 Bureau
Access our free Gen Z Help Desk, 100 diverse young adults serving as the first-ever national youth advisory board, providing 10,000 hours of free consulting to institutions.
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Youth250 Writing Club
Work with peers and a former Washington Post editor to write about America's past, present and future.
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Youth250 Time Capsule
Collecting artifacts and stories from today’s youth at the 250th to share with future generations.
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Youth250 Substack
Can We Talk? It’s Gen Z is a bimonthly dispatch bringing Gen Z’s vision, hopes, and tools directly to national leaders.
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Youth Voices Campaign
From our Washington Post collection to Instagram feeds, add youth voices to your work to turbocharge your 250th plans.
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