At Bastogne Barracks, our teams work every day on the restoration and maintenance of historic vehicles, artillery pieces, and unique military equipment. This meticulous work helps preserve essential witnesses of history and ensures they can be passed on to future generations.
This mission is part of the broader commitment of the War Heritage Institute: safeguarding material and immaterial testimonies of past conflicts, developing exhibitions, educational programmes and many other tools, and making this heritage accessible to the widest possible audience.
By supporting us, you enable our teams to continue this vital work of preservation, remembrance, and transmission… while bringing incredible steel giants back onto their wheels and tracks!
In the works for the coming years:
- Rimailo Tube Carrier: full restoration;
- Putilov anti-aircraft gun: complete overhaul;
- SDKFZ 251/10: general restoration (non-running!);
- M26 Pershing: full restoration (running!);
- Sherman engines: project to re-engine our Shermans.
How can you support us?
Several options are available to you ⤵️
Private donations
By making a donation to Bastogne Barracks, you become a guardian of history!
To make a direct donation, please deposit your chosen amount into account BE21 3101 0604 1803, mentioning “DONATION BASTOGNE”.
You can also contact our Public Relations and Development managers, Emilie Benichou and Jean-Paul Hames ! (sponsoring@warheritage.be)
Sponsoring
To achieve our ambitious goals, we need your financial support. As a sponsor, you play an essential part in Bastogne Barracks' activities and initiatives, and help build our institution’s future!
To find out more about War Heritage Institute sponsorship, please contact our Public Relations and Development Managers, Emilie Benichou and Jean-Paul Hames ! (sponsoring@warheritage.be)!
What’s in it for you?
Your donation, whatever its size, directly contributes to our efforts to:
- safeguard collection items and historical documents for future generations;
- develop innovative educational programs for students, teachers and the general public;
- organise events and specific exhibitions, encouraging dialogue and reflection;
- support scientific research and document testimonies by survivors.
As a sponsor, your support brings you:
- visibility and recognition: as a sponsor, you will be linked to an institution with international fame, which strengthens your image and allows you to reach diverse target groups;
- societal commitment: your contribution supports our local, national and international commitment;
- social and cultural responsibility: by supporting the War Heritage, you also commit to the preservation of history and to remembrance. You contribute to the education and sensitisation of the public about issues such as war and peace;
- partnerships: as a sponsor you will have the opportunity to work with us on specific projects, to organise joint events or even to enjoy exclusive benefits reserved for our partners.
Contact
If you have any questions or require further information:
Emilie Benichou and Jean-Paul Hames
Public Relations and Development