On the hills once shaken by cannon fire, history comes to life with the Associação para a Memória da Batalha do Vimeiro (AMBV). Since 2015, this group of passionate re-enactors has brought the 1808 Battle of Vimeiro to audiences both local and international. From educational work with schools to large-scale Napoleonic reenactments with hundreds of participants, AMBV keeps the story of the Anglo-Portuguese victory alive — not just through uniforms and formations, but through community, research, and theatrical flair. Whether reliving a skirmish, setting up an 1800s camp, or simply sharing stories over a meal, the group honours the past by making it visible, accessible, and proudly theirs.
The Battle of Vimeiro Interpretation Centre
Located on the site of the actual battlefield, the Battle of Vimeiro Interpretation Centre offers an immersive look at one of the most decisive moments of the Peninsular War. With interactive exhibits, guided tours, and community events, the centre is both a learning space and a point of pride — connecting past and present on the very ground where history was made.