LRE Foundation
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LRE Foundation aims to transmit the memory, meaning, and heritage of WWII, making it relevant and accessible to everyone.
http://www.lre-foundation.org
http://www.lre-foundation.org
Last week, members of our network represented Liberation Route Europe at Matka Travel Fair in Helsinki 🇫🇮
With 56,000+ visitors, it was a great moment to present Eastern Finland’s WWII sites together for the first time.
Read more in our newsroom 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/members-show...
With 56,000+ visitors, it was a great moment to present Eastern Finland’s WWII sites together for the first time.
Read more in our newsroom 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/members-show...
Members showcase Liberation Route Europe in Finland at Matka Travel Fair - LRE Foundation
From 15 to 18 January, LRE Foundation members in Finland represented Liberation Route Europe at the international Matka Travel Fair in Helsinki. The fair is Northern Europe’s largest travel industry e...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Last week, members of our network represented Liberation Route Europe at Matka Travel Fair in Helsinki 🇫🇮
With 56,000+ visitors, it was a great moment to present Eastern Finland’s WWII sites together for the first time.
Read more in our newsroom 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/members-show...
With 56,000+ visitors, it was a great moment to present Eastern Finland’s WWII sites together for the first time.
Read more in our newsroom 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/members-show...
What happens to WWII remembrance after the 80th anniversary?
The LRE Conference (10 March, Arnhem) during the #LREForum2026 brings together international experts to reflect on the future of remembrance.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-conferen...
The LRE Conference (10 March, Arnhem) during the #LREForum2026 brings together international experts to reflect on the future of remembrance.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-conferen...
LRE Conference 2026 to Address the Future of World War II Remembrance - LRE Foundation
The LRE Conference 2026, titled “Beyond the 80th Anniversary: The Future of World War II Remembrance”, will take place on 10 March 2026 at the Open Air Museum in Arnhem, the Netherlands, as part of th...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What happens to WWII remembrance after the 80th anniversary?
The LRE Conference (10 March, Arnhem) during the #LREForum2026 brings together international experts to reflect on the future of remembrance.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-conferen...
The LRE Conference (10 March, Arnhem) during the #LREForum2026 brings together international experts to reflect on the future of remembrance.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-conferen...
Excited to welcome the Municipality of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Its WWII history - from its strategic location being used to defend Greece in 1940 to the tragic deportation of the Jewish community - continues to resonate and connect people across Europe. Read more: www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
The LRE Foundation welcomes the Greek Municipality of Ioannina as its new member. - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is strengthening its presence in Greece by welcoming the Municipality of Ioannina into its international network. This addition marks a step towards stronger collaboration between G...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Excited to welcome the Municipality of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Its WWII history - from its strategic location being used to defend Greece in 1940 to the tragic deportation of the Jewish community - continues to resonate and connect people across Europe. Read more: www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
Are you one of our members and would you like to take the floor at the #LREForum2026? 🎤
The Member Seminar (10 March, Arnhem) is open for Members’ Pitches.
Share with us a project, update or call for collaboration.
📩 [email protected]
The Member Seminar (10 March, Arnhem) is open for Members’ Pitches.
Share with us a project, update or call for collaboration.
📩 [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Are you one of our members and would you like to take the floor at the #LREForum2026? 🎤
The Member Seminar (10 March, Arnhem) is open for Members’ Pitches.
Share with us a project, update or call for collaboration.
📩 [email protected]
The Member Seminar (10 March, Arnhem) is open for Members’ Pitches.
Share with us a project, update or call for collaboration.
📩 [email protected]
One week before #LREForum2026, we’re launching something new: the first LRE Youth Forum – The Future of Remembrance (2–3 March, Nijmegen).
A space with young people (18–25) to reflect, exchange, and rethink remembrance.
🔗 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-youth-fo...
A space with young people (18–25) to reflect, exchange, and rethink remembrance.
🔗 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-youth-fo...
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
One week before #LREForum2026, we’re launching something new: the first LRE Youth Forum – The Future of Remembrance (2–3 March, Nijmegen).
A space with young people (18–25) to reflect, exchange, and rethink remembrance.
🔗 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-youth-fo...
A space with young people (18–25) to reflect, exchange, and rethink remembrance.
🔗 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-youth-fo...
We’re honoured to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of the Region of Tirana - our first regional partnership in Albania. Together, we’ll work on WWII remembrance, education, and connecting local histories to Europe’s shared past. 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-foundati...
LRE Foundation Signs First Memorandum of Understanding in Albania with the Region of Tirana - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is honoured to announce the formalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of the Region of Tirana. This agreement marks our first formal cooperation with a regiona...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We’re honoured to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of the Region of Tirana - our first regional partnership in Albania. Together, we’ll work on WWII remembrance, education, and connecting local histories to Europe’s shared past. 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/lre-foundati...
Last call for applications to the Preserving the Past, Securing the Future Training Programme on sustainable remembrance tourism practices.
Apply before 31 January 2026 to secure your spot and join this unique learning experience.
www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Apply before 31 January 2026 to secure your spot and join this unique learning experience.
www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Trainings - Preserving the Past Securing the Future
Trainings & Learning Building a sustainable future for WWII heritage starts with knowledge and collaboration. Through expert-led training, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning, we equip professionals ...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Last call for applications to the Preserving the Past, Securing the Future Training Programme on sustainable remembrance tourism practices.
Apply before 31 January 2026 to secure your spot and join this unique learning experience.
www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Apply before 31 January 2026 to secure your spot and join this unique learning experience.
www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
The LRE Foundation wishes you Happy Holidays.
As we slowly step into the New Year, we look forward to welcoming you in March in Arnhem and Nijmegen for the LRE Forum 2026!
Learn more and secure your spot here: www.lre-foundation.org/forum/
As we slowly step into the New Year, we look forward to welcoming you in March in Arnhem and Nijmegen for the LRE Forum 2026!
Learn more and secure your spot here: www.lre-foundation.org/forum/
December 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The LRE Foundation wishes you Happy Holidays.
As we slowly step into the New Year, we look forward to welcoming you in March in Arnhem and Nijmegen for the LRE Forum 2026!
Learn more and secure your spot here: www.lre-foundation.org/forum/
As we slowly step into the New Year, we look forward to welcoming you in March in Arnhem and Nijmegen for the LRE Forum 2026!
Learn more and secure your spot here: www.lre-foundation.org/forum/
🚶♀️🚴♂️ New Atlantic Wall walking & cycling routes launched in the Netherlands as part of Liberation Route Europe.
From Zeeland to Groningen, explore WWII history through landscapes that tell powerful stories.
👉 Read more on our website: www.lre-foundation.org/exploring-th...
From Zeeland to Groningen, explore WWII history through landscapes that tell powerful stories.
👉 Read more on our website: www.lre-foundation.org/exploring-th...
Exploring the Atlantic Wall: New LRE Walking and Cycling Routes Launched in the Netherlands - LRE Foundation
During the Second World War, the Atlantic Wall was a vast defensive system constructed by the German occupiers, stretching from Norway to Spain and intended to prevent an Allied invasion. This week, t...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚶♀️🚴♂️ New Atlantic Wall walking & cycling routes launched in the Netherlands as part of Liberation Route Europe.
From Zeeland to Groningen, explore WWII history through landscapes that tell powerful stories.
👉 Read more on our website: www.lre-foundation.org/exploring-th...
From Zeeland to Groningen, explore WWII history through landscapes that tell powerful stories.
👉 Read more on our website: www.lre-foundation.org/exploring-th...
Join us today at 18:00 in the online book presentation of Isabella Insolvibile’s ‘La prigionia alleata in Italia, 1940-1943', organised by LRE Italia, as part of the Liberation 2025 talks. The session will be held via Zoom and Facebook LRE – ITALIA.
Register here: [email protected]
Register here: [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Join us today at 18:00 in the online book presentation of Isabella Insolvibile’s ‘La prigionia alleata in Italia, 1940-1943', organised by LRE Italia, as part of the Liberation 2025 talks. The session will be held via Zoom and Facebook LRE – ITALIA.
Register here: [email protected]
Register here: [email protected]
The Museum of WWII in Gdańsk hosts the 2nd workshop & study visit of our PPSF Training Programme 🌱
A great example of inclusive, green & future-proof remembrance: accessibility, sustainability, ecology & public participation.
Join us 👉 www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
A great example of inclusive, green & future-proof remembrance: accessibility, sustainability, ecology & public participation.
Join us 👉 www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
December 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Museum of WWII in Gdańsk hosts the 2nd workshop & study visit of our PPSF Training Programme 🌱
A great example of inclusive, green & future-proof remembrance: accessibility, sustainability, ecology & public participation.
Join us 👉 www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
A great example of inclusive, green & future-proof remembrance: accessibility, sustainability, ecology & public participation.
Join us 👉 www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Great news from LRE Poland! 🇵🇱 We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of History of the University of Wrocław. Read more 👇
www.lre-foundation.org/the-universi...
www.lre-foundation.org/the-universi...
The University of Wrocław and LRE Foundation sign a Memorandum of Understanding - LRE Foundation
The Institute of History of the University of Wrocław and LRE Foundation are pleased to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is an important step towards incorporati...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Great news from LRE Poland! 🇵🇱 We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of History of the University of Wrocław. Read more 👇
www.lre-foundation.org/the-universi...
www.lre-foundation.org/the-universi...
📣 Registrations for #LREForum2026 are open! Join us 9–12 March in Arnhem & Nijmegen for the Member Seminar, the LRE Conference, site visits, the LREXPO, the launch of the Art of Remembrance exhibition and more. Details & registration 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/registration...
#Remembrance #Heritage
#Remembrance #Heritage
Registrations Now Open for the LRE Forum 2026 in Arnhem & Nijmegen - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is pleased to announce that registrations for the 10th edition of the LRE Forum are now officially open. We warmly invite all our members, partners, tour operators, and everyone int...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📣 Registrations for #LREForum2026 are open! Join us 9–12 March in Arnhem & Nijmegen for the Member Seminar, the LRE Conference, site visits, the LREXPO, the launch of the Art of Remembrance exhibition and more. Details & registration 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/registration...
#Remembrance #Heritage
#Remembrance #Heritage
The Juno Beach Centre in France applies an inspiring series of sustainable policies. 🌱
Join the study visit, meet the team, and learn about their good practices by signing up to the PPSF Training Programme: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Join the study visit, meet the team, and learn about their good practices by signing up to the PPSF Training Programme: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Juno Beach Centre in France applies an inspiring series of sustainable policies. 🌱
Join the study visit, meet the team, and learn about their good practices by signing up to the PPSF Training Programme: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Join the study visit, meet the team, and learn about their good practices by signing up to the PPSF Training Programme: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Our team in Brussels just kicked off the LRE Youth Ambassadors Network!
Young people (15–30) will explore WWII history and bring remembrance back to their communities, together with partners across Europe.👇 www.lre-foundation.org/kick-off-of-...
Young people (15–30) will explore WWII history and bring remembrance back to their communities, together with partners across Europe.👇 www.lre-foundation.org/kick-off-of-...
Kick-Off of the LRE Youth Ambassadors Network Project - LRE Foundation
Last week, project partners from across Europe gathered at the LRE Foundation Brussels office for the kick-off of the LRE Youth Ambassadors Network project, a new Erasmus+ Programme initiative designe...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our team in Brussels just kicked off the LRE Youth Ambassadors Network!
Young people (15–30) will explore WWII history and bring remembrance back to their communities, together with partners across Europe.👇 www.lre-foundation.org/kick-off-of-...
Young people (15–30) will explore WWII history and bring remembrance back to their communities, together with partners across Europe.👇 www.lre-foundation.org/kick-off-of-...
Sustainability starts with your team.
PPSF Trainings give staff the skills to embed sustainable, inclusive practices into daily work, and spread them across the whole organisation.
Apply now: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
PPSF Trainings give staff the skills to embed sustainable, inclusive practices into daily work, and spread them across the whole organisation.
Apply now: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sustainability starts with your team.
PPSF Trainings give staff the skills to embed sustainable, inclusive practices into daily work, and spread them across the whole organisation.
Apply now: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
PPSF Trainings give staff the skills to embed sustainable, inclusive practices into daily work, and spread them across the whole organisation.
Apply now: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Coventry is now part of the Liberation Route Europe, with a new themed route covering the history of the Coventry Blitz and other wartime stories. Read more on the website: www.lre-foundation.org/coventry-is-...
Coventry is now added to the map of Liberation Route Europe themed routes - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation, in collaboration with LRE UK, is pleased to announce the release of the new themed route ‘Destruction, Courage, and Coventry’s Spirit during the Second World War’ in Coventry. The ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Coventry is now part of the Liberation Route Europe, with a new themed route covering the history of the Coventry Blitz and other wartime stories. Read more on the website: www.lre-foundation.org/coventry-is-...
We’re thrilled to welcome two new members to our Historical Advisory Board: Dr. Jana Wohlmuth Markupová and Dr. Sarah Gensburger! Their expertise in memory and history will enrich our mission to keep WWII remembrance alive.
Read more 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
Read more 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
The LRE Foundation’s Historical Advisory Board welcomes two new members - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Jana Wohlmuth Markupová and Dr. Sarah Gensburger as new members of its Historical Advisory Board. With their expertise, both scholars will bring valuable p...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome two new members to our Historical Advisory Board: Dr. Jana Wohlmuth Markupová and Dr. Sarah Gensburger! Their expertise in memory and history will enrich our mission to keep WWII remembrance alive.
Read more 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
Read more 👉 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foun...
Join our new PPSF Training Programme to help your museum and memory site turn sustainability awareness into action and improve visitor engagement. Learn more and sign up here👇
www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join our new PPSF Training Programme to help your museum and memory site turn sustainability awareness into action and improve visitor engagement. Learn more and sign up here👇
www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
There’s something moving about seeing remembrance come alive in Knokke-Heist 🇧🇪 Last weekend - 81 years after its liberation - Canadians and Belgians came together again to commemorate their shared history. 🇨🇦
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
There’s something moving about seeing remembrance come alive in Knokke-Heist 🇧🇪 Last weekend - 81 years after its liberation - Canadians and Belgians came together again to commemorate their shared history. 🇨🇦
Last Friday, our Project Managers Emme Johnson & Gert-Jan Jacobs were at #GEM2025 in London, connecting with tourism professionals 🌍 More on our recent networking 👇https://www.lre-foundation.org/promoting-liberation-route-europe-through-key-travel-trade-events-across-europe/
Promoting Liberation Route Europe Through Key Travel Trade Events Across Europe - LRE Foundation
In recent weeks, the LRE Foundation team has been actively engaging with key players in the tourism and travel industry, taking part in several major networking events to strengthen partnerships and r...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Last Friday, our Project Managers Emme Johnson & Gert-Jan Jacobs were at #GEM2025 in London, connecting with tourism professionals 🌍 More on our recent networking 👇https://www.lre-foundation.org/promoting-liberation-route-europe-through-key-travel-trade-events-across-europe/
Applications are open for the PPSF Training Programme on Sustainability in the WWII heritage sector! Gain tools, knowledge & connections to make your organisation more sustainable.
👉 Learn more: www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
✍️ & apply: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
👉 Learn more: www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
✍️ & apply: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
Applications Open: Join the PPSF Training Programme on Sustainable WWII Heritage - LRE Foundation
The Preserving the Past, Securing the Future (PPSF) project is now accepting applications for its international training programme on sustainability for WWII remembrance and cultural heritage institut...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Applications are open for the PPSF Training Programme on Sustainability in the WWII heritage sector! Gain tools, knowledge & connections to make your organisation more sustainable.
👉 Learn more: www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
✍️ & apply: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
👉 Learn more: www.lre-foundation.org/applications...
✍️ & apply: www.ppsf-project.eu/trainings/
We’re excited to announce that Arnhem and Nijmegen will co-host the LRE Forum 2026, marking the 10th edition of our annual event! 🇳🇱 Join us in Gelderland from 9–12 March 2026 for inspiring talks, networking, and WWII heritage experiences.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foru...
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foru...
The LRE Forum returns in 2026, celebrating its 10th edition in Arnhem and Nijmegen - LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is delighted to announce that the LRE Forum 2026 will take place from 9 to 12 March across two historic cities — Arnhem and Nijmegen — in the Province of Gelderland. This 10th editi...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM
We’re excited to announce that Arnhem and Nijmegen will co-host the LRE Forum 2026, marking the 10th edition of our annual event! 🇳🇱 Join us in Gelderland from 9–12 March 2026 for inspiring talks, networking, and WWII heritage experiences.
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foru...
Read more 👇 www.lre-foundation.org/the-lre-foru...
The Canadian Trails in Overijssel are here! We launched 400 km of themed routes in 🇳🇱, tracing the path of Canadian troops during WWII. Explore the new 3 long-distance trails, 5 walks and 100+ remembrance sites and engage with history, heritage and nature.
www.liberationroute.com/en/themed-ro...
www.liberationroute.com/en/themed-ro...
Canadian trails in Overijssel
Discover the stories of the Canadian troops who liberated Overijssel in April 1945, and the mark their advance left on the region and its people.
www.liberationroute.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The Canadian Trails in Overijssel are here! We launched 400 km of themed routes in 🇳🇱, tracing the path of Canadian troops during WWII. Explore the new 3 long-distance trails, 5 walks and 100+ remembrance sites and engage with history, heritage and nature.
www.liberationroute.com/en/themed-ro...
www.liberationroute.com/en/themed-ro...
What does remembrance look like through the eyes of an artist? 🎨
Earlier this month, the Art of Remembrance artists met in Brussels to share their creative journeys and shape ideas for a future exhibition.
Read more👇 www.lre-foundation.org/art-of-remem...
Earlier this month, the Art of Remembrance artists met in Brussels to share their creative journeys and shape ideas for a future exhibition.
Read more👇 www.lre-foundation.org/art-of-remem...
Art of Remembrance Artist Workshop: a Creative Journey in Progress - LRE Foundation
Between 7 and 8 October, the Art of Remembrance artists came together in Brussels for a mid-point workshop part of the EU-funded project led by Tempora and developed together with a consortium of six ...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What does remembrance look like through the eyes of an artist? 🎨
Earlier this month, the Art of Remembrance artists met in Brussels to share their creative journeys and shape ideas for a future exhibition.
Read more👇 www.lre-foundation.org/art-of-remem...
Earlier this month, the Art of Remembrance artists met in Brussels to share their creative journeys and shape ideas for a future exhibition.
Read more👇 www.lre-foundation.org/art-of-remem...