Civic Season – PHENND

2026 Civic Season – Jun 19-4

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:26:20 +0000

Every summer, between Juneteenth and July 4th, communities across the country come together for Civic Season – an annual tradition developed by museums and young people to “school up” on history and “skill up” to shape our future. Held between our newest and oldest federal holidays, Civic Season kicks off the year ahead with events, activities and celebrations.

This summer is extra special because July 4th, 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. We’re inviting young people to write the next chapter of our nation’s story with Civic Season programs like Slice of History Pizza Parties and National Youth Takeover Day, fueled by Youth250.

National Youth Takeover Day – Jun 27

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:10:40 +0000

Young people are ready to shape their futures. Co-designed by the Civic Season Design Fellows and Youth250 Bureau, National Youth Takeover Day is a moment during Civic Season to celebrate and uplift youth leadership, spark conversation, and help shape what comes next.

National Youth Takeover Day is on Saturday, June 27.

Learn more here.

Zoom Event: Civic Season Info Session – Feb 5

hillarya — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:24:19 +0000

Civic Season is a nationwide movement that invites organizations to engage young people and their communities around history, culture, and civic life, from Juneteenth through July 4. As we head into the 6th year of Civic Season, there are many ways institutions can participate. That can look like hosting Wish Walls, amplifying existing summer programming, creating something new, or sharing young people’s voices through National Youth Takeover Day on June 27.

Join this upcoming Civic Season Info Session to learn what participation could look like for your organization.

Date and Time: Thursday, February 5, 12:00 PM

Zoom Event: Civic Season 2026 Info Session – Jan 15

hillarya — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:32:16 +0000

As part of Civic Season 2026 – a nationwide movement connecting hundreds of cultural institutions, youth organizations, and community partners from Juneteenth through July 4th – Made By Us is launching the first-ever National Youth Takeover Day on June 27th, 2026. And they’d love for your organization to be a partner. To learn more about plans for 2026, attend this info session.

Date and Time: January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

2026 Civic Season Design Fellowship – Apply by Nov 1

hillarya — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:15:22 +0000

The 2026 fellowship cohort will play a key role in shaping the 6th Annual Civic Season, held between Juneteenth and July 4th. As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary this summer, fellows will collaborate with peers and history and cultural institutions to design Civic Season activities and events that inspire action and engage communities. Civic Season is a flagship program of Made By Us, a nonpartisan initiative that connects young people with their local history museums and cultural institutions to learn, explore, and take action.

This part-time, remote and paid opportunity invites young people, ages 18–30, to help shape a national tradition and make a meaningful impact in their communities and across the country. Fellows drive the design of the 6th annual Civic Season, held between Juneteenth and July 4th, for an extra-special summer ahead as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

Apply by November 1, 2025.

Learn more and apply.

Civic Season Virtual Info Session – Feb 13

hillarya — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:21:03 +0000

The fifth annual Civic Season, spanning from Juneteenth to July 4th, is just around the corner, inviting participants nationwide to explore history and civics in dynamic and engaging ways.

Civic Season sites will serve as vibrant third spaces—where connections are formed, history is shared, and ideas transform into action. Ready to explore how your organization can get involved?

Join an info session to learn more!

Date and Time: February 13, 2025, 1:00 PM