Background
Davis, Nancy Ellen was born on June 18, 1948 in Rhinebeck, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas Charles and Dorothy Clara (Engelhardt) Davis.
Davis, Nancy Ellen was born on June 18, 1948 in Rhinebeck, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas Charles and Dorothy Clara (Engelhardt) Davis.
Bachelor, Russell Sage College, 1970. Master of Arts in Teaching, George Washington University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1986.
Exhibition coordinator, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1976-1981; assistant curator, Gunston Hall, Lorton, Virginia, 1981-1984; curator, Octagon Museum, Washington, 1984-1986; director, Octagon Museum, Washington, since 1986. Accreditation reviewer American Association Museums, Washington, since 1989. Board directors Grey Towers, Milford Pennsylvania.
Member American Studies Association, American Association State and Local History, Museum Education Roundtable (board directors 1988-1990).
Married Kurt Sig Hochstein, August 26, 1978. Children: Abigail, Kate.