To remember the past is to create a better future
The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations.
Each year, the annual LRE Forum organised by the LRE Foundation brings together members, partners and tourism stakeholders to hear updates from experts, network, and attend specialised travel trade events.
The 2026 edition with take place in the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen (Gelderland, the Netherlands).
Our projects
The LRE Foundation engages in several projects and activities, with a focus on remembrance and the youth.
Network & membership
The LRE Foundation has a large network of members and partners throughout Europe and North America from remembrance institutions to travel trade operators and tour guides.
Support us
The LRE Foundation needs your support to pursue the development of the Liberation Route Europe, preserve the heritage of the World War II and keep this shared memory alive.
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A new member in Finland: Finnish Orthodox Church Museum Riisa
We are pleased to announce the expansion of the LRE Foundation network in Finland with the addition of a new member: the Riisa Orthodox Church Museum. This new
Sustainability in action at Juno Beach Centre: The First PPSF Training Workshop
On 16 and 17 February, participants of our Preserving the Past, Securing the Future (PPSF) project met for the programme’s first capacity building workshop, ‘Environmental Sustainability in Remembrance Practice’, in Normandy, France. The PPSF project supports professionals in the
Members showcase Liberation Route Europe in Finland at Matka Travel Fair
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
