Who We Are
Our ethos is our national motto: e pluribus unum, or “out of many, one.” We are a nationwide, nonpartisan coalition of history organizations joining forces to ignite and inform younger generations, the future inheritors of the United States.
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- Meet our team, leadership, nationwide institutional network or supporters
- View current opportunities
- Check out our Code of Conduct
- Support our work
Leadership
Our board is uniquely composed of key leaders at history museums across the country. These leaders and their organizations guide and champion our collective effort.
Neil A. Barclay
President and CEO, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Norman Burns
President and CEO, Conner Prairie
Natalia Crujeiras
CEO and Executive Director, HistoryMiami Museum
Cliff Fleet
President and CEO, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Sheffield Hale
Executive Director and CEO, Atlanta History Center
Anthea Hartig
Elizabeth MacMillan Director, Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
James Pepper Henry
Executive Director and CEO, First Americans Museum
Patrick Madden
Executive Director, National Archives Foundation
Andrew Masich
President and CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center
Louise Mirrer
President and CEO, New-York Historical Society
Team
Valerie Donati
Advisor, Brand Building Communications
Claire Haley
Advisor, Atlanta History Center
Carrie Kotcho
Advisor, National Museum of American History
Laura Washington
Advisor, New-York Historical Society
Tasha Stanton
Advisor, Monticello
Brady Smith
Advisor, Senator John Heinz History Center
Melissa Marinaro
Advisor, Senator John Heinz History Center
Adam Rozan
Advisor, National Museum of American History
Liana Ascolese
Advisor, National Archives Foundation
Valerie McVey
Advisor, National Archives Foundation
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Partner Network
Made By Us is a network of hundreds of of history and civics organizations that hail from across the United States and territories and cover a broad range of subject matter. These organizations and their credible resources make up the foundation of our collective offerings, powering innovation with historical expertise. Learn more about membership in our coalition.
Questions? Reach out to Kate Doak-Keszler, Partnerships & Communications Director, at kate@historymadebyus.org.
Ready to join? Use this link to begin registration.
Already a partner institution and looking for resources and materials? Access the Resource Hub.
Supporters
We have received generous support, inspiration and leadership from supporters and champions including the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Coca-Cola Company, Jacqueline B. Mars, Marcia Carlucci, Forrest E. Mars Jr. and Jacomien Mars, AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, KIND, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Curious Catalyst, Inc., Brand Building Communications, and of course our network of partners who contribute financially and in-kind.
How to Give to Made By Us
Consider demonstrating your support of our work and help us to make progress toward our fundraising goals.
- Make an online donation here. Be sure to select “Made By Us” for your gift destination.
- To mail a donation, please make checks payable to Made By Us and send to Made By Us c/o Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
- To support our programming as a sponsor or underwriter, to receive an invoice, or if you wish to give through another means such as a stock or planned gift, please contact Caroline@HistoryMadeByUs.org.
Get Involved
Help power our future with history. This effort is “made by us” – and we want you to be a part of it!
Current Opportunities
- If you’re between 18-30 years old, sign up for our BFF list to be alerted about upcoming opportunities to write, speak, participate in research and design, and connect with our partner institutions.
- Subscribe to get the latest updates by email.
Calling all Supporters!
For funding, media or brand integration opportunities, contact Managing Director Caroline Klibanoff at caroline@historymadebyus.org