savethedates
SaveTheDates, stylized as savethedates, is a term used to describe campaigns, platforms, and collaborations focused on preserving and highlighting historically significant dates and observances within calendars. Advocates argue that dates encode memory, culture, and civic identity, and that deliberate attention helps ensure inclusive and informed public commemorations across communities. The term is not tied to a single organization; rather, it serves as an umbrella for museums, schools, cultural bodies, and community groups that work to protect and promote important dates—from national holidays to regional anniversaries and indigenous observances.
Origins and scope: The concept emerged in the late 2010s alongside broader movements for digital archiving
Governance and reception: Projects operating under savethedates typically rely on volunteer networks or non-profit support, with
See also: calendar, remembrance, public history, cultural heritage, archiving.