Re-Memorizing EUWWII is a Horizon Europe initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the memory of the Second World War and totalitarian regimes. Focusing on places associated with occupation, resistance, persecution, and solidarity in 8 European countries, it seeks to connect local histories with Europe’s shared cultural memory.
The initiative aims to document and interpret places of memory across Europe through historical research, oral testimonies, and community engagement. Particular attention is given to preserving both tangible and intangible heritage while fostering public awareness of the past and its relevance to contemporary society.
Implementation focuses on stakeholder engagement, archival and historical research, the development of local heritage inventories, the collection of oral testimonies, and the digital documentation of selected memory sites. Heritage resources produced throughout the project will contribute to the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH), supporting their long-term accessibility and reuse.
Cultural heritage organizations, museums, archives, researchers, educators, students, public authorities, and local communities form the core audiences of the initiative. Special attention is given to communities connected to the selected sites, ensuring that local perspectives and lived experiences contribute to the interpretation of Europe’s shared past.
Documented places of memory, heritage inventories, oral history collections, and digital cultural resources will enhance access to historical knowledge and support education, research, and public engagement. Greater visibility of local histories and stronger participation in heritage preservation will contribute to safeguarding Europe’s collective memory for future generations.