Brandenburgische Historische Kommission eV

The Brandenburgische Historische Kommission e.V. (BrHiKo), founded on November 20, 1996, is a central institution for historical research and documentation in the federal state of Brandenburg.

• Professional Support and Advice: The BrHiKo offers a consulting service for voluntary historical work in Brandenburg, which was established in May 2023. This service supports volunteer local historians and historical societies in their work[4].
• Events and Conferences: The commission organizes the "Days of Brandenburg Local and Regional History" annually, which serve as a platform to promote and network the work of local historians and historical societies. These events include lectures, working groups, and discussions on various topics of Brandenburg history[3].
• Publications and Research Support: The BrHiKo publishes important works such as the "Handbook of Brandenburg Local History" and supports the development of local chronicles through methodological guidance and recommendations[3].

The main mission of the BrHiKo is to promote and coordinate historical research and documentation in Brandenburg. It is committed to the scientific processing and communication of Brandenburg history, particularly supporting volunteer historians and historical societies. The commission places great importance on the professional quality of research, the networking of historians, and the provision of resources and knowledge for the general public.

• Digitization and Archiving: The BrHiKo works closely with the Brandenburg State Main Archive and other institutions to digitize and make historical sources and documents accessible. Examples include digitization projects for address directories and the creation of monument databases[3].
• Promotion of Historical Culture: By organizing events and providing consulting and support services, the BrHiKo promotes historical culture in Brandenburg and strengthens awareness of regional history.
• Cooperation and Networking: The commission connects various actors in historical research, including universities, archives, museums, and historical societies, to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated processing of Brandenburg history.

The Brandenburgische Historische Kommission e.V. is thus a central pillar for historical research and documentation in Brandenburg, contributing to the preservation and communication of historical heritage through its diverse activities and initiatives.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandenburgische_Historische_Kommission
• 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tea1KkaC6E
• 3 - https://blha.brandenburg.de/index.php/themen/orts-und-landesgeschichte/tage-der-brandenburgischen-orts-und-landesgeschichte/
• 4 - https://brhiko.de
• 5 - https://brhiko.de/impressum/