Owner, American Lives: History Brought to Life: Museums and Education Consultant
Norfolk, Virginia Area
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- Owner at American Lives: History Brought to Life
- Evening Performer at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Teacher Institute Coordinator at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Past
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- Character Interpreter, Educator at The Mariners' Museum
- Director of Major Gifts at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Supervisor, School and Group Services at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Education
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- University of California, Los Angeles
- Orange Coast College
- Rim of the World HS
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Darci Tucker’s Summary
Museum educator at Colonial Williamsburg since 1986.
Consultant/trainer in museums and schools. Clients include:
*Los Angeles County Office of Education
*San Diego County Office of Education
*State University of New York at Cortland
*Alameda County Office of Education
*George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
Playwright, actress and storyteller at festivals and schools across the nation.
Darci Tucker’s Specialties:
Character interpretation, storytelling, teacher training, script writing, acting.
Darci Tucker’s Experience
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Owner
American Lives: History Brought to Life
(Museums and Institutions industry)
January 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)
American Lives: History Brought to Life provides teacher training, museum consulting, student assemblies and public programs focusing on American history and storytelling.
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Evening Performer
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(Museums and Institutions industry)
1988 — Present (21 years)
I am involved in a number of evening programs at Colonial Williamsburg. I sing, dance, play musical instruments, and portray people of various social levels, from itenerant actress to the Royal Governor's wife.
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Teacher Institute Coordinator
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(Museums and Institutions industry)
October 1987 — Present (21 years 10 months)
Since 1987 I have worked at Colonial Williamsburg in a variety of capacities, including Interpreter, Dancer, Actor, Character Interpreter, Supervisor, and Director of Development. I currently train teachers in how to teach colonial Virginia history in a lively and engaging manner.
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Character Interpreter, Educator
The Mariners' Museum
(Education Management industry)
2002 — 2004 (2 years)
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Director of Major Gifts
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(Education Management industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
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Supervisor, School and Group Services
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(Education Management industry)
1995 — 1999 (4 years)
Darci Tucker’s Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. , Political Science , 1983 — 1986
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Orange Coast College
A.A. , Sociology , 1981 — 1983
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Rim of the World HS
1979 — 1981
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Darci Tucker’s Interests:
Bringing history to life for students and adults and promoting active citizenship.
Darci Tucker’s Contact Settings
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