方志与爱国主义有着密切的联系。爱国主义是方志的优良传统 ,方志是爱国主义的渊薮和重要载体 ;方志是继承和发扬中华民族优秀文化的重要手段 ,继承和发扬中华民族的优秀文化 ,振奋民族精神 ,本身就是坚持爱国主义 ;方志还是爱国主义教育的乡土教材。爱国主义又是史志工作者的神圣职责。在新的历史时期 ,利用方志搞好爱国主义宣传 ,扩大爱国主义教育 ,是各级志办的重要任务和光荣职责。 Local history and patriotism are closely linked. Patriotism is an excellent tradition of local history. Local history is a profound source of patriotism and an important carrier. Local history is an important means of inheriting and carrying forward the fine Chinese culture. Inheriting and promoting the excellent culture of the Chinese nation and inspiring the national spirit, Local Records is also a textbook of patriotism education. Patriotism is also the sacred duty of historians. In the new historical period, it is an important task and a glorious duty of all levels of Chihpen to make good use of local propaganda to expand patriotic propaganda and to expand patriotic education.