historical discovery tour along special and lesser-known places.

With this trip, we are face to face with history ! At the request of several members, we are organizing another trip, this time towards Halen . Many people visit the memorial sites, but the underlying locations often go unnoticed. That is why we are taking you on a historical journey of discovery past special and lesser-known places. ⚔ Slag der Zilveren Helmen ⚔ 📅 August 12, 1914 • Belgian troops stopped the German advance here. • Last major cavalry battle at division level. • Enige Belgische victory without help from the allies. • The name refers to the shiny helmets that were found after the battle. recovered 📜 Program 🏛 Museum “Slag der Zilveren Helmen” 📍 Rotemstraat 14, 3545 Halen • Meeting: from 1:30 PM (outside at the museum) • Start of guided tour: 2:00 PM • Duration: ± 1h30 • Accessibility: wheelchair friendly – seating available • Closing: tasting “Halens Helmke” 🍺 🌳🚗 Car exploration past special historical locations During this car route, you will discover various significant places from war history: Farm with traces of iron mining Memorial cross of the former German war cemetery Memorial of the 4th Regiment Lansiers 🌳 Stop: Helmenpark Limburg 1914–1918 44 concrete Stahlhelms, artistically transformed into unique works of art Duration of the visit: ± 45 minutes Guided visit with a guide 🚗 Continuation by car (without getting out): Zwarte Duivelsrots War memorial chapel ☕ Concluding moment: eating together and chatting After the exploration, we will conclude nicely with a meal and a debriefing in: Brasserie Koffiepotje 📍Fonteinstraat 20/B 🍽 Menu Sandwich mix: ¼ brie sandwich ¼ smos sandwich ¼ bacon & egg sandwich ¼ smoked salmon sandwich 🥤 Included drink Coffee, tea, soft drink, or a cold beer 💶 Price: €25 per person Extra drinks are possible at the bar. 👉 We kindly ask you to pay immediately to avoid misunderstandings. Good agreements make good friends! 🤝 ℹ Practical info 🚘 Transportation • Own car or carpooling (due to high bus costs) 💳 Register via deposit • Account: BE59 7310 3474 0826 • BIC: KREDBEBB • In the name of: Vaderlandslievende Vereniging • Reference: Trip Friday, May 1, 2026 📆 Register before: April 20, 2026 📝 Details upon registration 1. Name + address 2. Phone number 3. Number of people 4. Do you want to ride with someone? If so, from where? 5. Do you want to take extra people in your car? 🅿 Parking for carpoolers • Kortenaken: Town Hall – Dorpsplein 35 • Halen: School Generaal de Wittestraat 29 (extension of the Fonteinstraat) see map