Christopher Dylan Tucker

Email: ctucker3@una.edu
Personal Phone: (205) 522-0285

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to identify and evaluate historical locations and resources.
• Create and maintains archives using updated methods for collections management to provide accurate
chronological records.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Familiar with National Register criteria and Section 106 compliance projects.
• Experience with lectures and programs for the public.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Public History (Historic Preservation Concentration) May 2016
The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Summa Cum Laude
Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society

Bachelor of Science in History May 2014

The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL

PROFESSIONAL and RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Museum Manager February 2020-November 2020
(40 Hours Per Week)
Alabama Constitution Hall Park, Huntsville, AL
• Responsible for creating and maintaining an annual schedule of museum programming.
• Effectively communicates all deadlines, operational needs associated with programs and events.
• Coordinates/leads the planning process for new guest experiences and exhibits.
• Works with museum leadership to plan future exhibits/programming by gathering data and other
information that will assist in making final decisions.
• Responsible for the quality implementation of all approved education and guest programming, through the
process of training of museum personnel and volunteers.
• Supports annual budget planning and daily budgetary decisions.
• Responsible for publicly representing the EarlyWorks Museum Family of Museums to all outside groups
and audiences.
• Ensures compliance with the Standard Operating Policies.

Cultural Resource Specialist June 2016-December 2019

(40 Hours Per Week)
Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Gulf Shores, AL

• Create interpretive exhibits for site’s museums using primary sources.

• Provide visitors with historical programs using thorough research and dressed in period attire.
• Analyze and input data for artifacts into Past Perfect software.
• Research and create waysides to interpret the site’s history from 1812-1946.
• Document and process files in the site's archives.
• Catalog and document incoming artifacts for the fort’s museum using updated methods.
• Expand and preserve the current records within the archives.
 • Establish historical presentations and outreach programs for Gulf Shores Community.
• Recruit and supervise seasonals and volunteers for site projects.

DeSoto State Park CCC National Register Nomination January-May 2016

(20 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistant, Florence, AL

• Take high quality photos of DeSoto State Park and historic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings noting
architecture to include in the nomination form.
• Conduct research on the Civilian Conservation Corps and their projects at DeSoto State Park.
• Form a narrative history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Company 472
• Compile all files to send to the State Historic Preservation Officer.
• Completion of National Register Nomination.

Florence Indian Mound Museum January-May 2016

(20 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistant, Florence, AL

• Research Alabama’s different Native American tribes for the museum’s handouts
• Create different potential exhibit designs for the museum’s opening.
• Assist staff with questions relating to Native American Culture in Alabama.
• Work with surrounding Native American tribes to obtain history for the site’s narrative mission.

Coffee Cemetery Mapping Survey May-August 2015

(20 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistant, Florence, AL
• Map General John Coffee Family Cemetery and the African Slave Cemetery located in Cloverdale, AL, for
Alabama Historic Cemetery Register.
• Compile data on General John Coffee’s family and history for the defense of nomination.
• Process all Coffee Cemetery files for the register nomination.
• Completion of Alabama Historic Cemetery Register.

Riverview Historic District Nomination Form May-June 2016

(20 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistant, Florence, AL
• Research information on the different homes located in Riverview’s District.
• Take professional photos of historic homes and notable architecture to include in the nomination form.
• Provided architectural description of the homes for the nomination form.
• Completion of National Register.

Alabama Bicentennial Cultural Resource Survey Internship May-August 2015

(40 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistant, Florence, AL
• Research different cultural resources within Limestone, Morgan, Franklin, and Lawrence Counties.
• Compile digital data for the counties and their histories.
• Input data through Omeka database at Auburn University.
• Form a digital collection for the public to view.
• Manage team of historians to compile all research to be placed in Omeka chronologically.
University of North Alabama Graduate Assistantship August 2014-May 2016
(20 Hours Per Week)
The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
• Work with University of North Alabama’s Public History program.
• Digitize microfilm newspaper reels for the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library.
• Conduct oral history interviews for the Tennessee Valley Historical Society.
• Write articles for the Encyclopedia of Alabama.
• Assist the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area as needed.
• Scan and digitize Tennessee Valley Historical Society Journals for public use.

Fort Morgan State Historic Site May-August 2014

(40 Hours Per Week)
Intern, Gulf Shores, AL
• Work as a living history interpreter at Fort Morgan.
• Memorize the fort’s history to interpret for guided tours.
• Perform firing demonstrations with period weapons.
• Assist in preparations for the fort’s 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay.
• Set up exhibits in the museum for Fort Morgan’s 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay
• Perform daily operations that include maintenance of the fort.

University of North Alabama Archives Intern January-May 2014

(20 Hours Per Week)
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
• Analyze, arrange, house and describe the unprocessed Phi Kappa Phi Collection.
• Prepare a preliminary finding aid in order to assist researchers seeking information about the collection.
• Assist the lead archivist with duties as detailed.
• Digitize historical photos and letters pertaining to the university’s history.

Alabama Music Hall of Fame Archival Intern January-May 2014

(20 Hours Per Week)
Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Tuscumbia, AL
• Research Alabama musicians and create a script for Hall of Fame inductees.
• House and organize different files in the museum’s archives relating to the inductees.
• Help set up exhibits for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame

University of North Alabama London Study Abroad Program July-August 2011

(40 Hours Per Week)
London, England, United Kingdom
• Conduct research in the British Library and the National Maritime Museum Archives in Greenwich.
• Subject of research was “The Royal British Navy’s Rise to Power: Technological and Strategic
Advancements of the 18th and 19th Century”.
• Wrote essay reflections about different historical sites located around London.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Huntsville-Madison Public Library November 2020 – Present Day

• Assist local history center with genealogy and research.
• Maintain library’s social media with historical posts.
• Plan and host community workshops for citizens and students.

UNA Earth Day April 2016

• Provided visitors with information on University of North Alabama’s Department of History.

University of North Alabama Archives January 2016

 • Digitized Florence State Normal College Catalogues.

University of North Alabama, Public History Homecoming Pop-up Museum September 2015
• Set up exhibits and gave tours of the school’s memorabilia.

University of North Alabama, Public History Program Pop-up Museum March 2015
• Make write-ups for the exhibits that were placed on display.

General Joe Wheeler’s 177th Birthday Celebration September 2014

• Provide historical detail of area to visitors.

EXTRACURRICULAR
UNA History Graduate Student Association: Treasurer June 2014-May 2016
Editor of the North Alabama Historical Review Journal August 2015- May 2016

PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS

“Fort Morgan’s Role in the Great War” Gulf Shores Lecture Series. November 2018

“Of Iron and Wood: Fort Morgan and the Battle of Mobile Bay” Gulf Shores Lecture Series. October 2017

“Fort Morgan During the Great War” Flomaton High School History Fair, Flomaton, Alabama. April 2017

“Early History of Fort Bowyer and the Construction of Fort Morgan” Gulf Shores Lecture January 18, 2017
Series.

“Fort Morgan and the Modern Military: Coastal Artillery Corps” Gulf Shores Lecture Series. February 15, 2017

“Alabama Cultural Resource Survey” Alabama Department of Archives & History, September 2015
Montgomery, Alabama.

“Scramble for Power: The Partition of Africa and German Aggression.”

North Alabama Historical Review, Vol. 5, 2015. October 2015

“Alabama Cultural Resource Survey” Society of Alabama Archivists, Auburn, Alabama. October 16, 2015

AWARDS
• UNA College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Graduate Student, 2016
• University of North Alabama Study Abroad Scholarship, 2011

MEMBERSHIPS
• Society of American Archivists 2016-Present
• Phi Alpha Theta Honor’s Society 2016-Present
• University of North Alabama History Graduate Student Association 2014-Present
• National World War One Centennial 2017-2018