The national archives of Baden-Württemberg were established in 2005 and include all Baden-Württemberg state archives. It preserves the historical tradition of the state of Baden-Württemberg since 1952 and the culture of predecessor territories since the Middle Ages. As a provincial competence center, the Landesarchiv ensures that the archival tradition of Baden-Württemberg as part of the cultural heritage and culture of remembrance is safeguarded, preserved and made accessible to anyone interested.