Background
Kolb, Nancy Dwyer was born on November 23, 1940 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Edward James and Elizabeth (McLachlan) Dwyer.
Kolb, Nancy Dwyer was born on November 23, 1940 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Edward James and Elizabeth (McLachlan) Dwyer.
Bachelor, Bucknell University, 1962.
Social studies teacher, Abington (Pennsylvania) School District, 1962-1965; editor, Bucks County Chronicles, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976; consultant in history, 1976-1977; director, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville, Pennsylvania, 1977-1982; assistant executive director, Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, 1982-1987; director, Bureau Historic Sites and Museum, Harrisburg, 1987-1988; president, Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, since 1988.
Board of directors Philadelphia Society for Preservation of Landmarks, 1990-1994, Friendsof Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, 1990-1993, Parents Network, Fort Washington, since 1993. Executive Committee Fairmont House Advisory Commission, Philadelphia, 1987-1993. Board directors Big Sisters Philadelphia, 1989-1993.
Member Museum Trustee Association, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Association Youth Museum (regional representative 1990), Bucks County History Society (board directors 1970-1979, treasurer 1976-1979), American Association Museum (board directors 1991-1994), American Association for State and Local History (county 1988-1992, secretary 1992-1994), Mid-Atlantic Association Museum (Board of Governors), Association Youth Museum (board directors since 1994).
Married W. Roy Kolb, June 16, 1962. Children: Amy Elizabeth, William Roy, E. Anders.