The United States turns 250 years old in 2026.
The U.S. turns 250 years old in 2026.
The U.S. turns 250 years old in 2026.
Younger generations have the most at stake from our future. How we meet this moment matters — for today and for tomorrow.
We are building the only national, youth-led public programming for the 250th to ensure that young peoples' voices are centered and that institutions are prepared and supported to engage younger generations in this moment.
Youth250 is the dynamic, nonpartisan initiative to redefine civic engagement for the “founding generation” of the next chapter. Together, we'll cultivate belonging and connection with the American story, forging our path forward.
What's Coming
Imagine + Incubate Workshops - Intergenerational design sprints
Toolkit - Tips, tools and tactics for institutions to reach young people
Living Documentary - Capturing Gen Z's experience in this pivotal moment
National Youth Bureau - Hundreds of young adults activated to serve in advisory roles, forming a blueprint for intergenerational input at the highest levels of our society
Younger generations have the most at stake from our future. How we meet this moment matters.
We are building the only national, youth-led public programming for the United States' 250th anniversary to ensure that young peoples' voices are centered and that institutions are prepared.
What's Coming
Imagine + Incubate Workshops - Intergenerational design sprints
Toolkit - Tips, tools and tactics for institutions to reach young people
Living Documentary - Capturing Gen Z's experience in this pivotal moment
National Youth Bureau - Hundreds of young adults activated to serve in advisory roles, forming a blueprint for intergenerational input at the highest levels of our society
Younger generations have the most at stake from our future. How we meet this moment matters — for today and for tomorrow.
We are building the only national, youth-led public programming for the 250th to ensure that young peoples' voices are centered and that institutions are prepared and supported to engage younger generations in this moment.
Youth250 is the dynamic, nonpartisan initiative to redefine civic engagement for the “founding generation” of the next chapter. Together, we'll cultivate belonging and connection with the American story, forging our path forward.
What's Coming
Imagine + Incubate Workshops - Intergenerational design sprints
Toolkit - Tips, tools and tactics for institutions to reach young people
Living Documentary - Capturing Gen Z's experience in this pivotal moment
National Youth Bureau - Hundreds of young adults activated to serve in advisory roles, forming a blueprint for intergenerational input at the highest levels of our society
OUTCOMES
OUTCOMES
OUTCOMES
01
Moon-shot moment
The U.S. 250th becomes a memorable, meaningful springboard into our next chapter as a nation, a shared experience leaving a legacy for future generations.
01
Moon-shot moment
The U.S. 250th is a meaningful springboard into our next chapter as a nation.
02
GEN Z BELONGING
Young adults feel seen, heard and represented in the national conversation around our country’s present and future situation.
02
GEN Z BELONGING
Young adults feel seen, heard and represented in the national conversation.
03
Improved institutions
Increasing responsiveness, nimbleness and infrastructure for innovative approaches required to serve 21st-century audiences.
03
Improved institutions
Developing the responsiveness, nimbleness and infrastructure required to serve 21st-century audiences.
04
YOUTH INPUT PRIORITIZED
Practices are shifted to invite and center youth input at many levels of society, creating a permanent shift.
Let's Connect
Upcoming Events
For registration information, contact Caroline@HistoryMadeByUs.org
Collaborators
Liz Alarcon
Advisor
Pulso
Kaz Brecher
Workshop Lead
Curious Catalyst, Inc.
Norman Burns
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Trey Delida
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Hillary Do
Workshop Host
BOLT Philly
Valerie Donati
Marketing Lead
Brand Building Communications
Abbie Edens
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Alex Edgar
Workshop Lead
Made By Us Fellow
Elizabeth Grant
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Sheffield Hale
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Claire Haley
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Sarah Jencks
Toolkit Lead
Every Museum a Civic Museum
Hilary Kinney
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Jasmine Lewis
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Jennifer Ortiz
Workshop Host
Utah Historical Society
Adam Rozan
Advisor
National Museum of American History
Kerry Sautner
Workshop Host
Eastern State Penitentiary
John Schmidt
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Bhairavi Senthilkumar
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Dillon St. Bernard
Brand Lead
Team DSB
Jenna Tshudy
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Collaborators
Liz Alarcon
Advisor
Pulso
Kaz Brecher
Workshop Lead
Curious Catalyst, Inc.
Norman Burns
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Trey Delida
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Hillary Do
Workshop Host
BOLT Philly
Valerie Donati
Marketing Lead
Brand Building Communications
Abbie Edens
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Alex Edgar
Workshop Lead
Made By Us Fellow
Elizabeth Grant
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Sheffield Hale
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Claire Haley
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Sarah Jencks
Toolkit Lead
Every Museum a Civic Museum
Hilary Kinney
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Jasmine Lewis
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Jennifer Ortiz
Workshop Host
Utah Historical Society
Adam Rozan
Advisor
National Museum of American History
Kerry Sautner
Workshop Host
Eastern State Penitentiary
John Schmidt
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Bhairavi Senthilkumar
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Dillon St. Bernard
Brand Lead
Team DSB
Jenna Tshudy
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
RESOURCE
Get Your Gen Z Engagement Score
When it comes to engaging younger generations, how is your institution doing? The Gen Z Engagement Scorecard gives you a baseline to work from, ideas to inspire, and a printable scorecard to use with colleagues, emailed to you upon submission.
When it comes to engaging younger generations, how is your institution doing? The Gen Z Engagement Scorecard gives you a baseline to work from, ideas to inspire, and a printable scorecard to use with colleagues, emailed to you upon submission.
RESOURCE
What's your wish for America's future?
Since 2020, we've been collecting visions for the future of the United States from all who wish to share - forming a blueprint for what our nation's next chapter might reflect. Explore wishes by state, demographics and keywords.
Since 2020, we've been collecting visions for the future of the United States from all who wish to share - forming a blueprint for what our nation's next chapter might reflect. Explore wishes by state, demographics and keywords.
Contact
Participate
Want to be part of this effort? We need all hands on deck. Let us know who you are and how you'd like to join in.
Want to be part of this effort? We need all hands on deck. Let us know who you are and how you'd like to join in.
Want to be part of this effort? We need all hands on deck. Let us know who you are and how you'd like to join in.
Collaborators
Liz Alarcon
Advisor
Pulso
Kaz Brecher
Workshop Lead
Curious Catalyst, Inc.
Norman Burns
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Trey Delida
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Hillary Do
Workshop Host
BOLT Philly
Valerie Donati
Marketing Lead
Brand Building Communications
Abbie Edens
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Alex Edgar
Workshop Lead
Made By Us Fellow
Elizabeth Grant
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Sheffield Hale
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Claire Haley
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Sarah Jencks
Toolkit Lead
Every Museum a Civic Museum
Hilary Kinney
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Jasmine Lewis
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Jennifer Ortiz
Workshop Host
Utah Historical Society
Adam Rozan
Advisor
National Museum of American History
Kerry Sautner
Workshop Host
Eastern State Penitentiary
John Schmidt
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Bhairavi Senthilkumar
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Dillon St. Bernard
Brand Lead
Team DSB
Jenna Tshudy
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Collaborators
Liz Alarcon
Advisor
Pulso
Kaz Brecher
Workshop Lead
Curious Catalyst, Inc.
Norman Burns
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Trey Delida
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Hillary Do
Workshop Host
BOLT Philly
Valerie Donati
Marketing Lead
Brand Building Communications
Abbie Edens
Workshop Host
Conner Prairie
Alex Edgar
Workshop Lead
Made By Us Fellow
Elizabeth Grant
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Sheffield Hale
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Claire Haley
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Sarah Jencks
Toolkit Lead
Every Museum a Civic Museum
Hilary Kinney
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Jasmine Lewis
Advisor
Made By Us Fellow
Jennifer Ortiz
Workshop Host
Utah Historical Society
Adam Rozan
Advisor
National Museum of American History
Kerry Sautner
Workshop Host
Eastern State Penitentiary
John Schmidt
Workshop Host
Atlanta History Center
Bhairavi Senthilkumar
Advisor
Civics Unplugged
Dillon St. Bernard
Brand Lead
Team DSB
Jenna Tshudy
Workshop Host
National Liberty Museum
Support
Support
This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Leadership Grants for Museums program.
To support Youth250, give online or contact Executive Director Caroline Klibanoff for opportunities.
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