More About Remembrance Day Illumination
This solemn commemorative event honors the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863 with a luminary candle placed on each of the 3,512 Civil War soldiers’ graves. Names of the fallen soldiers are read throughout the evening, and limited volunteer opportunities are available.
Date & Time
November 21, 2026
Location
Gettysburg National Cemetery
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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