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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud

… so many interesting, wonderful people. Even enjoyed the Nebraska landscape. This has just begun my quest for more …
Posted: 10/23/2019
Last Updated: 11/21/2019

Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud

… postcard to her niece, 1909 Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud November 7, 2025 "There … in town, you're welcome to make an appointment to visit the archives and see firsthand some of Cather's own personal …
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 15, … Apple App Store or the Google Play App Store. The Red Cloud Opera House is proud to announce that we are a part of the … or to get your Passport you can stop by The Willa Cather Foundation, (402) 746-2653. You can also go to the …
Posted: 04/15/2016
Last Updated: 07/19/2022

Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest

… Alex Kyle, who shared that he had escorted his father to Nebraska in 2019 for “one last visit to the Plains.” While visiting south-central Nebraska, the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the … degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. A connection to Nebraska came by way of Dr. Kyle’s tenure at Hastings …
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 Center offers the opportunity to fully explore the … Take in a performance or exhibit at the Red Cloud Opera House Hike, stargaze, or watch the sunrise and sunset …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 05/14/2026

Remembering Jennifer Hein

… for the 2024 Spring Conference, she expressed excitement about the Center’s plans to reinterpret its historic sites … it was to connect with fellow Cather readers and learn about the organization’s goals and efforts to reach a broad … in exhibits, programs, and historic spaces that continue to welcome readers to the National Willa Cather Center. If you …
Posted: 04/02/2026
Last Updated: 04/02/2026

Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains

… Image Nebraska's Underground Railroad Special Events Wednesday, … States Enjoy an afternoon filled with art and history! Nebraska historian Bill Hayes discusses the issue of slavery … during the 1850s and the controversy surrounding the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and how the issue affected people moving to …
Posted: 01/28/2026
Last Updated: 02/10/2026

All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture

… and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, … contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and …
Posted: 02/14/2024
Last Updated: 10/30/2025

Group and Motorcoach Tours

… can accommodate motor coach groups Life & Legacy Tour Learn Through Film, Exhibits, and Collections An expert-led …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist

… Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist October 16 is Ask-An-Archivist Day! October 16, 2025 October is American Archives Month, a time when archivists across the country … educating patrons and the general public about the value of archives. It’s easy to connect the archives to local history …
Posted: 10/15/2025
Last Updated: 10/16/2025

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