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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
… 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. …
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Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest
… Image Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest September 27, 2022 There … Kyle. The news came from Dr. Kyle’s son, Alex Kyle, who shared that he had escorted his father to Nebraska in 2019 for … visiting south-central Nebraska, the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the National Willa Cather Center, participate …
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Exhibit Tour
… rooms containing Cather family artifacts while learning about the Cather family's homesteading journey from … and 'The Best Years" that were modeled after the house; and guides will provide a peek inside Cather's … and hands-on activities for young and old, all focused around railroad history, the literary legacy of 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, … cities in Europe where I used to love to go. " —Willa Cather, in a letter to childhood friend, Carrie Miner … gave her inspiration and insights. The house—now owned and operated by the Willa Cather Foundation—is a retreat for …
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National Willa Cather Center
… Image National Willa Cather Center Advancing Her Legacy The National Willa Cather … travel; happiness and sadness; the bitter and the sweet. About the Exhibit Introductory Short Film About Willa Cather …
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Remembering Jennifer Hein
… recalled that Jennifer Hein’s belief in the work of the Cather Center made it an easy decision to make it part of … Furthers Legacy of Education April 2, 2026 The National Willa Cather Center is honored to recognize the legacy of … rooted in her love of her home state of Nebraska and its literary heritage. During a visit to Red Cloud for the 2024 …
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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 … Gallery is made possible with the support of the Baldwin Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, and the Nebraska Cultural …
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