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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud
… Image Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud October 25, 2019 In early October 2019, sixteen … engaged in a special program planned through the National Willa Cather Center. With a well-planned itinerary offered …
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Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud
… niece, 1909 Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud November 7, 2025 "There we have short, bitter … of beauty and sentiment, as spring is in the Old World." —Willa Cather, "Nebraska: The End of the First Cycle," … Red Cloud was.” If you've ever thought of coming home (or visiting) Red Cloud over the holidays, Cather's dear old …
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The Red Cloud Opera House is on the Nebraska Passport Program
… information or to get your Passport you can stop by The Willa Cather Foundation, (402) 746-2653. You can also go to the Nebraska …
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Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest
… the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the National Willa Cather Center, participate in a guided tour, and explore the … believed motivated his father to remember the Willa Cather Foundation in his estate plan, Alex Kyle said, “My dad was …
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Exhibit Tour
… tour. Here visitors can explore Willa Cather's novel A Lost Lady through topics that are both present and absent in … life and as portrayed as Captain and Mrs. Forrester in A Lost Lady ; town-making and homesteading; banking and the …
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Cather After Dark: Mourning, Medicine, and Murder
… and disturbing moments in Cather's fiction? Are you curious about 19th century funeral practices and medical … Red Cloud residents past true crime experiences? Join us for a night of exploring the dark history that animates … part in this unique and mildly unsettling night of fun! Contact visitor services coordinator Nick Powers at …
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Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House
… Image Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House " I am not exaggerating, Carrie, when I confide to you … gave her inspiration and insights. The house—now owned and operated by the Willa Cather Foundation—is a retreat for … six cozy guest rooms and two-and-a-half baths. Book Now About the Guest House Image The Cather Second Home is a …
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National Willa Cather Center
… Image National Willa Cather Center Advancing Her Legacy The National Willa … buildings and sites devoted to any American author. Your visit to the Center comes with the unique experience of an … appointment) Take in a performance or exhibit at the Red Cloud Opera House Hike, stargaze, or watch the sunrise …
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Remembering Jennifer Hein
… of members, Jennifer had quickly emerged as an enthusiastic supporter of preservation and education … central to understanding the American experience. A generous bequest left to benefit the Cather Center reflected … Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at …
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Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains
… Image Nebraska's Underground Railroad Special Events Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 | 1 - 2pm CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 … most likely found refuge on their journey north to freedom. Willa Cather's final novel Sapphira and the Slave Girl …
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