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Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House

… Second Home once provided Cather with a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere in which to work, while Red Cloud and … described this house as the Ferguesson family home in her final short story, "The Best Years." Over the years, the … called Black Hawk for the town in Cather's novel,  My Ántonia . The room has its own ADA- accessible entrance and …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/16/2025

An Immersive Willa Cather Experience

… Country Tour (weather permitting)  1:30 pm — Free time to shop and explore (ask our staff for recommendations!)  3:00 …
Posted: 01/22/2025
Last Updated: 08/22/2025

Visit Red Cloud This Holiday & Winter Season!

… cities in Europe where I used to love to go . . ." -Willa Cather in a letter to Carrie Miner Sherwood While Willa … once performed—has a changing variety of performances and gallery shows throughout the year. Watch our Event pages for …
Posted: 11/13/2024
Last Updated: 11/17/2024

Willa Cather Review Table of Contents & Index

… (Four Play Reviews from the Pittsburgh Leader) p. 1  "An American Citizen" p. 1  "Nethersole's Carmen" p. 2  "John … for Spring and Summer p. 4  Lucy Gayheart picture from 1935 Women's Horne Companion p. 4  … Steve Shively Receives Awards p. 74  Cottey/Cather Emerging Writers Conference Held at Cather Center p. 75  Opera House …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 01/16/2023

Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud

… the Old World." —Willa Cather,  "Nebraska: The End of the First Cycle,"   published in The Nation, September 5, 1923 In November 1896, after leaving for her first job as editor of The Home Monthly in Pittsburgh , … would be its associations. That man of mighty proclamations first proclaimed "Thanksgiving Day" in 1864. Gradually, the …
Posted: 11/06/2025
Last Updated: 11/07/2025

Group and Motorcoach Tours

… Group and Motorcoach Tours Discover the World of Willa Cather on the … Willa Cather—Nebraska’s "foremost citizen" and author of  O Pioneers! ,  My Ántonia  and  One of Ours. Image Historic …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

Membership

… discounts on registrations and tickets to select events, lodging at the  Cather Second Home,  as well as invitations … special events. Additionally, if you'll kindly let us know about your visit to the National Willa Cather Center in advance, we'll …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 10/01/2025

Join Our Team

… increase occupancy and restaurant customers at the Center’s lodging properties and newly opened boutique hotel. The … identity that reflects the Center’s mission and programs.  About Us: The National Willa Cather Center is a 501(c)(3) … listings on sites such as Google Business, TripAdvisor, Visit Nebraska, etc.  Public Relations and Traditional …
Posted: 09/07/2023
Last Updated: 07/16/2025

Escape Into Willa Cather's Prairie Landscapes

… come and go, but the land is always here...”  —O Pioneers! Visit Red Cloud and immerse yourself in the prairie settings … at  rolsen@willacather.org  or or (402) 746-2653.  LODGING : We offer comfortable and unique historic lodging … skies, and stay safe while you visit! Click  HERE  for more about our prairie guidelines. In 2023, celebrate our native …
Posted: 07/30/2019
Last Updated: 09/10/2023

Valentine's Day Weekend Package

… 2020 | 12am - Sunday, Feb 16, 2020 | 12am National Willa Cather Center 413 N. Webster St. Red Cloud , NE 68970 United … Saturday, February 14 & 15. Our romantic get-away includes lodging for two at the Cather Second Home and a basket of … in package pricing. To schedule your exclusive visit, book online above or contact : LauraLea Johnson at …
Posted: 12/05/2019
Last Updated: 05/24/2023

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