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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

… Image Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud October 25, 2019 In early October 2019, sixteen Road … reviews: “This was a delightful combination of literature, history, and staying at the Cather Second Home in Red Cloud …
Posted: 10/23/2019
Last Updated: 11/21/2019

Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud

… Image Cather's Thanksgiving postcard to her niece, 1909 … Red Cloud was.” If you've ever thought of coming home (or visiting) Red Cloud over the holidays, Cather's dear old house is available for guest lodging . Historic but entirely unfussy, the Cather Second …
Posted: 11/06/2025
Last Updated: 11/07/2025

The Red Cloud Opera House is on the Nebraska Passport Program

… Image The Red Cloud Opera House is on the Nebraska Passport Program April … Travelers will have from May 1 through September 30 to visit the attractions and get their stamps. The summer … and its people—from the things we make to our unique history,” said Passport Program Coordinator Amanda Barker. …
Posted: 04/15/2016
Last Updated: 07/19/2022

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 … to celebrating literature and its way of educating people about early life on the Great Plains.” With his bequest, Dr. …
Posted: 09/27/2022
Last Updated: 12/20/2022

National Willa Cather Center

… Image National Willa Cather Center Advancing Her Legacy The National Willa Cather … buildings and sites devoted to any American author. Your visit to the Center comes with the unique experience of an …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 05/14/2026

Remembering Jennifer Hein

… Remembering Jennifer Hein Bequest Furthers Legacy of Education April 2, 2026 The National Willa Cather Center is … emerged as an enthusiastic supporter of preservation and education initiatives. Her connection to Cather’s work was … Cather Center reflected Jennifer’s lifelong commitment to education. A graduate of Omaha’s Westside High School, she …
Posted: 04/02/2026
Last Updated: 04/02/2026

Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains

… Events Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 | 1 - 2pm CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 United … Nebraska Arts Council, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. About the Speaker Bill Hayes grew up in the historic town of …
Posted: 01/28/2026
Last Updated: 02/10/2026

All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture

…    –Lucy Gayheart Image Coming Spring 2026! The National Willa Cather Center’s historic Burlington Depot will soon welcome … the railway as a vehicle for the settlement of the West. About the Depot The original two-story section of the depot, …
Posted: 02/14/2024
Last Updated: 10/30/2025

Group and Motorcoach Tours

… for curated books and gifts Explore the extensive  Collections & Archives  at the National Willa Cather Center … can accommodate motor coach groups Life & Legacy Tour Learn Through Film, Exhibits, and Collections An expert-led overview of Willa Cather’s life …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist

… country focus on educating patrons and the general public about the value of archives. It’s easy to connect the … the questions she gets most often. How do you pronounce Cather? According to Henry Blackman Sell in a short article … frequently that I keep a hard copy at home and at work. Did Willa Cather say, "Anybody can love the mountains, but it's …
Posted: 10/15/2025
Last Updated: 10/16/2025

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