What's This All About?
We know you probably haven’t heard much about the US turning 250 years old in 2026.
But this milestone is not just about fireworks and founding fathers.
It’s a chance to ask: Who gets to shape the story of America? And what do we want the next chapter to look like?
Youth250 is how we make it count. It’s a national movement to put your voice, vision, and values at the center of the Semiquincentennial (tough word, we know).
Join the Youth250
Content Corps
We’re filling America's feeds — with your voice.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re building a wave of Gen Z stories, perspectives, and creativity to shape what this moment actually looks and feels like.
We’re building on the Youth250 Bureau, and inviting your voices to the narrative.
What is the Content Corps?
A volunteer community of 14–30-year-olds writing, speaking, and creating content that tells the story of our generation. Think:
Op-eds
Video responses & vlogs
Oral histories & interviews
Polls, memes, trends, TikToks
Our upcoming Substack
Museums tours + “what they didn’t teach us in school”
Your ideas. Your channels. Your voice.
This is your chance to help shape a living time capsule — a snapshot of what it’s like to be Gen Z at the 250th.
About the role
You’ll join a 1-hour orientation Zoom
You’ll be added to our Youth250 Slack community
This is a volunteer role, but sometimes we’ll have paid gigs available (e.g., panels, advisory councils)
why Should you join?
Make your voice heard on a national stage
Directly impact how your generation is remembered in history
Meet fellow Gen Z from across the country
Learn from museum leaders, storytellers, and each other as we shape the 250th
Want to co-create with us?
How to Talk 250
Want to go deeper? Wondering how to get involved or what this milestone even means?
Check out our Q&A made specifically for young people looking to learn more.
FAQ