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Rachel Olsen

… joined the Willa Cather Foundation as a tour guide in October 2017 and has since worked in a variety of educational roles before becoming the Director of Education and Engagement in … English teacher, she enjoys developing activities and content designed to preserve Cather’s rich literary history. …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… English teacher, Rachel enjoys developing activities and content designed to preserve Cather’s rich literary history. … visitors and students who come to Red Cloud to learn about Cather. What are the highlights of your job evolution … some basic video production skills, I learned how to create content for our app, and I created a virtual author series. …
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70th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

… Image Cather's House: Examining Built and Natural Environments in … Jun 5 - Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 | All day CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 … being changed by the difficulties and the beauties of the world they must contend with.”  – Jane Smiley The …
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NWCC Launches NEH-Funded Digital Projects

… she notes, is a resource-intensive process but an important one. "The education team here at the NWCC felt strongly … apps  on the Cuseum platform. Designed to enhance guided tours for Red Cloud visitors or to stand alone as an abridged tour for Willa Cather fans around the …
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Red Cloud Opera House

… Image Image Image Image Red Cloud Opera House When I go about among little Nebraska towns, the thing I miss most is the Opera House." —Willa Cather, Personal Interview Built in 1885, the Red Cloud … to set the mood, scene, and tone of the 1890s, when Willa Cather and her friends eagerly anticipated the arrival of …
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Cather Sesquicentennial

… career and contributions to American letters were honored nationally in 2023 when her statue was unveiled as part … Oct 13–27 —  Willa Cather Residency for Writers , Red Cloud, NE Oct 19 — Willa Cather, Wales, Wymore, and the … Cather , Red Cloud, NE: a special Red Cloud Opera House Gallery exhibit of international works honoring the birth …
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Internships

… at the NWCC should send a resume and letter of interest to Rachel Olsen (rolsen@willacather.org) by March 15, 2025. The letter … be directed to NWCC Director of Education and Engagement, Rachel Olsen, at rolsen@willcather.org   …
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Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience in Rural Nebraska

… Olsen, director of education and engagement, will present, “Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience in Rural Nebraska,” … aim of the program is to broaden the understanding of our world, communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing …
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Community Collaboration: Minari

… Minari director Lee Isaac Chung. The article and interview links below feature Chung's discovery of Willa Cather and …
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Willa Cather Memorial Prairie

… Image Willa Cather Memorial Prairie The Willa Cather Memorial … Brochure Meet Our On-Staff Nebraska Master Naturalist Book a Tour As I looked about me I felt that the grass was … plan ahead, watch the skies, and stay safe while you visit! Guided tours of the prairie are available by pre-arrangment. …
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