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Road Scholars Visit Red Cloud
… each of our historic sites , had a tour of our Special Collections & Archives, and visited the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. … offers one the opportunity to experience her writings and learn more about her life in the setting that so greatly …
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Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud
… 1909 Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud November 7, 2025 "There we have short, bitter winters; … of our National existence.” Cather often returned to Red Cloud to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family. … and Christmas that you and I had in the old house in Red Cloud. What a happy time that was for me! I shall always …
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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
… Nebraska, the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the National Willa Cather Center, participate in a guided tour, and explore the …
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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
… that Cather wrote about while also helping expand economic options in contemporary Red Cloud.” She shared that Jennifer …
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Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains
… (HN) provides major funding for this program. HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the … Programming at the National Willa Cather Center's Red Cloud Opera House Gallery is made possible with the support of the …
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All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture
… Cather Center’s historic Burlington Depot will soon welcome visitors of all ages to explore the sights and sounds of the railway! When the railroad opened in Red Cloud in 1878, the fortunes of the town were forever …
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Group and Motorcoach Tours
… tour itinerary within your timeframe! To speak with us about your tour, please call 402-746-2653. What Your Group Will Experience Visit the fully-restored Willa Cather Childhood home and … or a picnic on the prairie! Exclusives for Bus Tours Meals, Lodging, and Perks Free meal & tours for bus drivers/tour …
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Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist
… published, and though more recent books provide critical updates (and can quote from Cather's letters!), Woodress … thoughts. The Only Wonderful Things , by Melissa Homestead, updates Cather's biography significantly and fleshes out …
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