About Us
Youth for History is student-founded and student-led. We work with schools, librarians, and community partners to make history visible and meaningful for younger students
History
We are middle-school and high-school students with a shared passion for history.
Across the United States
Our members are based in multiple states across the country.
01.
Misson
A poster is only a beginning. Our bigger goal is to help young people
- enjoy learning history
- learn how to discuss it thoughtfully
- connect it to their own community
- use it to think clearly about today
02.
Vision
- Curiosity over memorization
- Respect and accuracy (real people, real lives, careful sources)
- Access (materials that kids can actually read)
- Community (schools + libraries + local partners)
- "Use history to understand today" (learn from the past, think better now)
03.
Value
Building strong relationships with the community is vital and we work closely with local partners.
Teams
Founder
Richard Hao
Founder & PresidentHigh school junior passionate about local history. Leads the America's 250th writing contest and our museum partnerships.
Officers
Jamie Lee
Outreach DirectorOrganizes our community events and fair booths, bringing history trivia and stories to families across Washington.
Sam Park
EditorReviews contest submissions and curates the stories we publish, helping young writers share the history of their communities.
Riley Kim
TreasurerKeeps our programs funded and on budget, and coordinates sponsorships with local partners.