The article discusses the role of the concepts of historical consciousness and historical memory in the spiritual life of society and the formation of the national social memory created through it. Also, the social factors that are the main impetus for the formation of historical consciousness and historical memory, the writing of school history textbooks, the current situation, and the current state of social memory formed on this basis are described. It is known from the past that historical memory is the only axiological force that regulates social life, and it is necessary to shape it in society. But the future of national statehood and the nation has an important place in strengthening and improving this historical memory. The theoretical research of the historical memory of the society is being studied in the scientific-theoretical and practical studies of the leading scientific research institutes.