Rose Connolly of the Soldiers' Aid Society of Springfield, Ill., displays what Soldiers received from family and friends when they were fighting in the Civil War next to Illinois National Guard Family Program Director Army Lt. Col. (retired) Mike Legler's display of what modern service members typically receive in care packages as part of the Illinois State Military Museum's Christmas at the Front event on Dec. 10 at the museum in Springfield. The Illinois State Military Museum's mission is to preserve and exhibit the military heritage of the Illinois National Guard.

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