Interview with Dr. Angela Baker on the Midwest Civil War Civilian Conference and Sanitation in the ACW




American Civil War Today show

Summary: Charles Cummings, editor of American Civil War Today, interviews Dr. Angela Baker. Angela is on the committee for the Midwestern Civil War Civilian Conference. About the event: There are so many things people just "know" about their time: how to travel, where to worship, and how to dress are just a few of those. As reenactors & living historians we are people of the 21st century, who aim to become people of the mid 19th century for a weekend at the time. The Midwest Civil War Civilian Conference was started with the goal of filling those gaps in our knowledge of the everyday functioning of mid 19th century life. We aim to assemble experts in the most varied fields to share their knowledge in various ways. The conference was and still is the premier project for the Midwest Civil War Education Inc., but we also widen our educational offerings by sponsoring other educational groups and events, as well as living history events. About Dr. Angela Baker: Dr. Angela Morrow Baker holds a BS, MS, and PhD in biology as well as a MS in educational administration. She worked for the Auburn University system for 15+ years primarily teaching microbiology. Her signature microbiology course was designed to teach hospitality majors such things as ‘why is it important to store the chicken below the lettuce”. She moved to Colorado in 2011 to become the Director of Pre-Service Elementary Education- Science at the University of Northern Colorado. At that time, Dr. Baker became active in AP Environmental Science, writing and lecturing about public health in a more urban society. She currently teaches at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO.   Website: http://www.midwestcwcivilian.com