Event

Family Drop-In: What Soldiers Ate

Event Details

Date:
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

First Division Museum at Cantigny

1s151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
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Family Drop-In: What Soldiers Ate

First Division Museum Lobby
Wednesday, July 2, 10 am – 1 pm
Free with Parking

What did soldiers eat on the battlefield? From hardtack to canned rations and modern MREs, explore how military meals have evolved over time. Get a close-up look at historical rations, discover the challenges of feeding an army, and learn how today’s soldiers stay fueled in the field — without having to take a bite!