History and archaeology
Preserving documents and archives of historical value.
The preservation of documentation and archives enables us to place our heritage within its historical, economic and social contexts, which in turn provide us with a better understanding of history. Aware of the importance of passing on such material to future generations, the King Baudouin Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting documents and archives of historical value. Various funds also support historical and archaeological research.
Our activities
- the acquisition of archives and documents of historical value, which are then entrusted to public museums and other institutions
- encouraging historical research
- facilitating philanthropy that supports historical or archaeological projects.
History and archaeology is part of the programme Heritage and culture
More information on heritage-kbf.be
Calls for projects
Fonds Sophie Wittemans - call for projects 2023 - for organisations
The objective of the Fund is to encourage research into the history of Guiding and Scouting in Belgium, with a view to publications on the subject.
Selection announced
Fonds Sophie Wittemans - call for projects 2023 - for individuals
The objective of the Fund is to encourage research into the history of Guiding and Scouting in Belgium, with a view to publications on the subject.
Selection announcedFunds and philanthropic tools
Hanswijk Procession (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects that promote the social, religious, artistic and historic aspects of the Procession of Hanswijk in Mechelen.
Kazerne Dossin (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects to develop the historic Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen into a museum and documentation center on the violation of human rights during WW2.
Fund Sophie Wittemans
The objective of the Fund is to encourage research into the history of Guiding and Scouting in Belgium, with a view to publications on the subject.