Archivist’s Day 2026: history and documents in Warsaw today

30 September marks Archivist’s Day in Poland. The State Archives have published a programme of meetings, exhibitions and initiatives about documents and historical memory across several cities.

An 18:00 meeting at AGAD

At 18:00 today, the Central Archives of Historical Records at ul. Długa 7 in Warsaw plans an Andrzej Drozd lecture on Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth relations with the Ottoman Empire. Registration is required; confirm availability with the organizer.

Registration is required

When reading the combined programme, check the date of the individual listing. Associated initiatives need not all occur on the same day. Choose a venue and format that match your interests rather than relying on the name of the observance alone.

Start a small family-history project

You could also start a small home project by describing one family photograph. Record known names, location and approximate date, marking guesses separately. This makes later conversations with relatives and document searches easier.

When using a digital catalogue, retain the archive name and reference number. An image without context can be difficult to locate again. There is no need to create an entire family tree immediately; one well-described clue is a useful beginning.

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