Made By Us is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Civic Season Design Fellowship starting October 1st. This is a unique opportunity for young people, ages 18-30, to make a meaningful impact in their communities and across the country. As a fellow, you’ll have the chance to co-design the Civic Season experience alongside your peers.
What Fellows Will Do
Fellows will contribute approximately 4 hours per week from January to July 2025, participating in the following activities on either a program or content track:
- Collaborate with peers to co-design the 2025 Civic Season.
- Lead individual projects and guide key program or content elements.
- Advocating for and champion Civic Season during the summer as spokespersons
More about the Cohort tracks…
PROGRAM: Design Civic Season’s program direction! As a Program Fellow you’ll…
- Write a blog post about your local museum
- Develop innovative program ideas that integrate history
- Plan activations for in-person events
- Gain skills in program management, design, and community engagement
CONTENT: Support the Civic Season digital campaign! As a Content Fellow you’ll…
- Create a vlog tour of your local museum
- Connect online trends with history
- Document Civic Season events in-person
- Learn skills like video editing, graphic design, and copywriting for social media
What Fellows Will Gain
- A hands-on role in shaping a growing national tradition, leading up to the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
- Experience working with top cultural institutions on a national scale.
- A $1,500 stipend for their work.
- Becoming a part of a growing network of peers looking to shape America’s democracy for the better
Eligibility
We are seeking applicants who are:
- Between 18-30 years old.
- Located in the U.S. during the fellowship.
- No prior experience is needed—lived experience and interest are what matter most.
People of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, first-generation college students and those without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Interest Session
Want to learn more? Join the MBU Team and former Fellows for an interest session on October 3rd at 7pm EST. Learn more about the application process and what to expect as a fellow in the 2025 cohort. Click here to register.
Have questions? Contact Nia Mosby at nia@historymadebyus.org
How to Join In – Organizations
How to Join In – Gen Z
Are you 18-30 Years Old and want to be a part of this nationwide movement? Apply to become a 2025 Civic Season Ambassador to stay up to date on happenings around the country and amplify Civic Season in your community!
Tools & Tips
Joining Civic Season offers innovative, fun avenues for programming and connection, and connects you with a larger movement for increased visibility. Have questions? Email Nia Mosby, Program Manager at nia@historymadebyus.org
Tip Sheet from Gen Z
Civic Season is for all, but we have a special emphasis on Gen Z — the future inheritors of the United States. Use these Gen Z-created guidelines to help with planning.
Want to make sure your Civic Season program is hitting the mark with Gen Z? Sign-up for a 30-minute program consultation with our 2024 Civic Season Design Fellows. Schedule a Consultation Here.
2024 Featured Event: Slice of History Pizza Party
We’re partnering with Pizza to the Polls to host Slice of History Pizza Parties on June 15 kickoff weekend and throughout Civic Season – local, social events that connect us to our communities and each other.
Organizations will host film screenings, tours, picnics, trivia and more, for a winning combination: Learning + socializing + local gathering + free pizza
Contact Nia@HistoryMadeByUs.org to sign up. Explore the Slice of History Kit. and register as a Slice of History host site here.
Event Templates & Kits
Looking for an easy way to bring Civic Season to your community without starting from scratch? These organizations have generously provided a “how to” guide to emulate one of their highly popular Civic Season programs. Make it your own!
Ask Your Community
Try in-gallery exhibit voting, like Aurora History Museum, for timely feedback and participation.
History On Tap
Filson Historical Society and Liberty Hall Historic Site teamed up for a social trivia night at a community establishment!
Teen Takeovers
Teen Takeovers amplify youth voice and inspire new ideas – take it from Idaho State Historical Society!
Civic Season Series
From Chicago History Museum, a roadmap to turn your museum into a community hub by leveraging Civic Season resources.
Changemakers History Slam
Piloted by Revolutionary Spaces, History Slams are community-sourced, fun competitions that put participants on stage to wow the crowd.
Civic Season Picnic
Created by Wyoming State Museum, a Civic Season picnic invites community members and organizations to join together over food and sunshine.
Questions for Civic Love
The Hawai’i Council for the Humanities in Honolulu builds on the “36 Questions for Civic Love” first introduced by Chicago’s National Public Housing Museum.
Connecticut Witch Panic Escape Room
The Westport Historical Society brings history to life in an immersive puzzle-solving game! Adapt to your site or specialty.
Slice of History Pizza Party Meet-Ups
Throw it back to your elementary school pizza parties with a social event in your community!
Civic Season Merch Corner
Your one-stop shop for your 2024 Civic Season swag! From t-shirts, tote bags, stickers, and buttons find what you need to amplify your Civic Season!
Want quick downloads of store merch to print yourself? Check out the links below!
