BECOME A 2026 CIVIC SEASON DESIGN FELLOW

Apply by November 1st!

Made By Us is excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Civic Season Design Fellowship are now live! This is your chance, if you’re 18–30, to help shape a national tradition, collaborate with museums and cultural institutions, and make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.

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ON OUR 250TH

What’s your wish?

The New York Historical, Made By Us and history museums across the U.S. are teaming up to invite your wishes for the nation as it turns 250 years old. Add yours online or visit a Wish Wall near you this summer.

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THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING CIVIC SEASON 2025!

32 Million People Reached This Civic Season

From Juneteenth – July 4th, we spotlighted how communities nationwide were showing up for Civic Season—from events and stories to celebrations and calls to action. Check out the 2025 recap report to see what our partners, creators, and youth community shared this Civic Season.

2025 Civic Season Recap

CIVIC SEASON FROM HOME

Explore Your Community

Civic Season may have ended for 2025, but there are still ways to level up your civic engagement. The Civic Season Guidebook Vol. 3 lets you explore what community means and the many ways we can explore it through history and learning about new civic skills.

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CONNECTOR, AMPLIFIER, DEFENDER, NURTERER

Find Your Superpower

There’s always time to learn and grow our skills with hundreds of resources from nonpartisan, credible organizations. Get started with the Civic Superpowers Quiz.

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We have 2,000+ activities from credible organizations to help you learn and grow. Tell us a little bit about you so we can customize your itinerary.

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OUR STORY

Learn about who we are and why we built this collective movement that’s shaping a more perfect union for America’s 250th.

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2,000+ EVENTS

The how, when and what of your participation is up to you! Want virtual or in-person? Have less than 30 minutes or all day? What topics interest you? Browse all events (that could take a while!) or filter based on your preferences.

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WHAT’S ‘MY LIST’?

Build your own adventure of events and activities with My List. Check out our featured lists and add to yours.

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Bennett Rea List

Creator of Cooking With Congress

Superpower: Connector

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Tehya Nakamura’s List

Host of “For the Love of History” Podcast

Superpower: Nurturer

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Every Library List

Illinois

Superpower: Defender

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America250MI’s Civic Season

Michigan

Superpower: Connector

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Jessica Baloun’s List

Indianapolis, IN

Superpower: Nurturer

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Our Civic Season

“Civic Season calls us to remember that self-government is not a spectator sport. We at Monticello are proud to be part of this national movement that invites all Americans to take an active role in shaping our shared future. Civic Season recognizes what the founders did: that a republic depends upon the virtues of all Americans.

Dr. Jane Kamensky

President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and Monticello, a founding Civic Season partner and superhost

“The youth of our nation are the heirs of our democracy and have in them the power to shape and strengthen it.”

Anthea M. Hartig

Elizabeth MacMillan Director, National Museum of American History, kicking off Civic Season with a childrens’ naturalization ceremony on Flag Day

“The chance to team up with others just as committed to civics, both historical and contemporary, to ignite curiosity was a gift. Though the fellowship is over, the mission continues. Here’s to staying engaged citizens and supporting the institutions preserving our shared past.”

Lex Stewart

2023 Civic Season Design Fellow

“Civic Season inspired me to find ways to stay civically engaged throughout the year.”

Gabriel Cruz

Co-Host of Democracy Vibe Check: The Civic Season Podcast on WABE Atlanta

“Civic Season is exactly what we as a country need right now. We often think of the younger generation (or really, any generation) as a monolith, but the truth is, everyone connects with civic values in different ways. Civic Season doesn’t tell us what we should think or do about our current national struggles, but it does help us see that we all have a role in moving forward.”

Claire Haley

Vice President of Special Projects, Atlanta History Center and author of “Your Guide to an ATL Civic Season”

“Teachers know we need to support the young people who will inherit our young nation. Civic Season meets the moment for Gen Z by connecting them with the online and IRL resources they need to be active participants in our democracy.”