The 250th anniversary of American democracy marks a milestone that invites us to both honor our history and actively shape our future. As a project of the Initiative for Democracy and Civic Engagement, the Clements Library, and the Arts Initiative, the U.S. at 250 program builds on Michigan's legacy of fostering dialogue, embracing complexity, and reaffirming our commitment to democracy's values. Recognizing that democracy is an ongoing and often challenging process, we aim to spark campus-wide reflection on our shared past while empowering the university community to envision and work toward the future we hope to create over the next 250 years. In this video, members of the U-M community share their reflections, ideas, and research about democracy, history, and civic life. From classroom initiatives to public events and interdisciplinary collaborations, U.S. at 250 programming explores how universities can help shape thoughtful, inclusive conversations about the nation's past, present, and future.