The Manhay gathering
Holding the Second World War military vehicle gathering in Manhay and the surrounding municipalities every year in mid-December — not in competition with Bastogne, but in harmony with it.
The association
Who we are
“Remember the history of the Ardennes — 44/45”
We are quite simply a group of friends with a passion for history. Most of us own military vehicles from the period, others are collectors or authors of books on the Battle of the Bulge.
The association was founded in November 2016 in Manhay. Our members come from very different areas: from Manhay of course, but also from Rendeux, Erezée, Vielsalm, the Liège region, Brussels, Flanders and even France.
We had been thinking of forming an association for some months, but history caught up with us when a vehicle collector asked us to organise an event in Manhay during the December 2016 festivities. We answered the call — and here we are, off on new adventures.
Photo © Sebphotography
Our logo
What could be more fitting than a great book open on the history of the Ardennes in 44/45, with a vehicle driving out of its pages and onto the road, so that our young people and the generations to come remember our region — sometimes forgotten in the history books?
Why we exist
When our elders and the witnesses of the war are gone, only history enthusiasts, re-enactment groups and vehicle collectors will remain to keep the duty of remembrance alive. That is the primary purpose of our association. “Remember”!
Our commitments
What we do
The commemorative walk
Organising a commemorative walk between Christmas and New Year, in tribute to the many units that fought at Manhay during the Battle of the Bulge.
Presence in the field
Taking part in many re-enactment camps organised by other groups sharing our aim — knowing full well that we cannot be everywhere.
Vehicle restoration
Bringing period vehicles back to life, piece by piece, so they keep rolling on the roads of the Ardennes.
The northern shoulder
Making things happen where the greatest number of units took part in the battle of December 1944 and January 1945.
The association at a glance
ASBL Ardennes History Remember
Non-profit association
BE 0685.888.780
Malempré (Manhay)
Rue de la Gotte 15
B-6960 Malempré (Manhay)
Belgium
November 2016
Articles filed on 22 September 2017
We look forward to meeting you on the road or at one of our events!