Made By Us

Coalition of history museums empowering young Americans through civic education and historical engagement

Primary audience
Youth
Work area
Education
Topic
Civic History
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About Organization

Made By Us is a coalition of over 100 history museums, sites, archives, and civic education organizations working to engage Millennials and Gen-Z with American history for informed civic participation. Based in Washington D.C., the initiative is led by institutions including the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Monticello, and the National Archives Foundation. The coalition creates digital platforms and programs to connect young people nationwide with American history ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.

What They Focus On

Historical Education

Making American history accessible and relevant to younger generations through museums and digital platforms nationwide

Civic Engagement

Empowering young people to participate in democracy using founding ideals of equality, rights, liberty and opportunity

Cultural Collaboration

Building unprecedented coalition of heritage institutions to address present-day issues through historical understanding

How They Work

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  • 01

    Coalition Building

    Unite over 100 history museums and civic organizations under shared educational mission

  • 02

    Content Creation

    Develop digital platforms and programs that connect history to contemporary civic issues

  • 03

    Youth Engagement

    Meet young people where they are using technology and pop culture channels

  • 04

    Civic Empowerment

    Equip Millennials and Gen-Z with historical tools for informed democratic participation

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Made By Us

Digital Engagement Platforms

Technology-driven platforms that share history in the stream of everyday life using pop culture and social media

Museum Coalition Network

Collaboration of over 100 historic sites and museums nationwide creating unified civic education programming

Youth Civic Education

Programs helping young people address current issues using historical context and America's founding ideals as tools

Cross-Difference Engagement

Initiatives fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives through shared historical narratives

Team & Leadership

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Washington D.C., DC