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Visit this page often for the latest Cather-related news as well as information about the Willa Cather Foundation's programs, collections, and events.

Bus Tours Welcome! A Guide for Tour Operators

February 7, 2020

Bus tour information for large groups and tour operators.

Our Campaign for the Future

January 28, 2020

In January 2020, Mrs. Laura Bush helped us announce our Campaign for the Future. We've exceeded our initial goal, but continue to seek funds for two special projects.

Remembrances of Mildred Bennett Sought

January 28, 2020

Writer Will Fellows is seeking those who knew Mildred Bennett for information and interviews for a publication project.

Unknown Cather Manuscript Discovered

January 28, 2020

An unknown Cather manuscript located and is now in the Willa Cather Foundation Collections & Archives at the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud.

I Love Public Schools Day Discount for Teachers

January 22, 2020

In honor of the 5th annual I Love Public Schools Day, the National Willa Cather Center wants to thank our teachers! Please fill out this brief survey any time between now and February 2nd, and we will send you a code for 15% off any bookstore or online purchase. We want to express our gratitude for everything educators do, and we also want to hear about how we can further support your efforts to bring Willa Cather’s works to classrooms across

Laura Bush Announces the Willa Cather Campaign for the Future

January 14, 2020

Today, we announce the Willa Cather Foundation's Campaign for the Future, a multi-million dollar campaign to restore eight Cather-related historic properties, expand educational programming, develop visitor amenities, and build endowment for the nonprofit organization devoted to the great American author.