Recollection
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the operation by which objects are recalled to the memory, or ideas revived in the mind; reminiscence; remembrance. The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence. (also spelled re-collection) The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.
Example sentence: The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow.
Reminiscence
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of remembering long-past experiences, often fond.