Honoring the Legacy: The First Remembrance Day On November 15, 1868, Gettysburg held its first Remembrance Day—a tradition to honor the soldiers who fought and fell during the Battle of Gettysburg. Over the years, this day has grown into a time for reflection, remembrance, and connection to history. Closely tied to this observance is Dedication Day, held each November to commemorate the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cem