Commemorative structures or landmarks dedicated to honor individuals, events, or ideas of historical or cultural significance

In the heart of Germany, the city of Brunswick has taken a significant step towards preserving its history and fostering a conscious attitude towards democracy. This is achieved through the "Memory Concept," a city-wide plan that outlines guiding principles for remembrance in the coming years.

The concept, influenced by the project "Brunswick - A City in Germany Remembers" and the decision of Mayor Dr. Jürgen Bräcklein in 1998, is a response to the need for new forms of remembrance as the experiences of contemporary witnesses fade. It aims to ensure that the events of the National Socialist era are permanently rescued from oblivion.

A crucial part of the Memory Concept is a comprehensive topographic inventory of places of remembrance. This inventory facilitates remembrance, mourning, reflection, and learning by highlighting numerous seemingly everyday places in the city that demonstrate the dangers of violating democracy and human rights.

The city's remembrance culture can be contacted via phone (0531 4704860) or email (erinnerungskultur@unsere Website.de) for inquiries. The contact address is Schlossplatz 138, 100000 Brunswick.

The project "Connected Memory," a new topic related to the city's remembrance culture, provides further insights into the National Socialist rule in Brunswick. This project, accessible through a web link, focuses on the topography of National Socialist rule in the city.

The coordination and implementation of the Memory Concept in Brunswick are linked to the city administration, particularly through collaborative projects involving the Technical University of Braunschweig and the environmental department of the Braunschweig city administration. An example of such collaboration is the Co-Adapted Braunschweig project focused on climate adaptation.

Initiating and continuing research is another focus of the municipal remembrance work in Brunswick due to the often limited knowledge of the historical facts. A chronology of memories created for the Memory Concept shows the forms of mourning and remembrance work that have emerged in Brunswick since 1945.

The city's remembrance culture is also involved in the project "Connected Memory." This project, opened in a new tab, is accessible through a web link.

The development of the Memory Concept was based on a review of the city's previous handling of the Nazi past, which showed that memories are not static and unambiguous. The conceptual work involved a working group of committed individuals, monument and heritage caretakers, scientists, and knowledgeable third parties.

Future generations should be given impulses to develop an independent, differentiated image of history and a conscious attitude towards democracy in active confrontation with the Nazi past. The Memory Concept serves as a guiding light in this endeavour, ensuring that the lessons of the past are never forgotten.

Commemorative structures or landmarks dedicated to honor individuals, events, or ideas of historical or cultural significance