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Hotel Garber Opens in Red Cloud to Bolster Tourism and Advance Willa Cather Legacy

… Red Cloud is home to the National Willa Cather Center and hosts visitors from an average of forty states and five … Much like the character she inspired, Lyra Garber was well known for her charm and hospitality. The Garbers often …
Posted: 04/09/2025
Last Updated: 04/09/2025

71st Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

Image Willa Cather at Bowdoin College Memory, Myth, and Meaning: Cather in Dialogue with America 250 Spring Conference Thursday, Jun 4 - Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 | All day CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 United …
Posted: 08/20/2025
Last Updated: 05/06/2026

Exhibits

… in addition to curating fine arts exhibitions in the Red Cloud Opera House gallery, curates special exhibits that further explore …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 04/30/2026

Support

… Support Support the NWCC Located in Cather’s childhood hometown of … Sponsor Shop Shop Reinterpreting the Burlington Depot Support Our Newest Exhibit The Burlington Depot has … to donate it to a nonprofit within a year. The Willa Cather Foundation is continuing to work alongside stakeholders in …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 03/31/2026

Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs

… Opera House Friday, Apr 3, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm CT Red Cloud Opera House 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 … already up of paintings in the Red Cloud Opera House Art Gallery at the time of the performance. Don’t miss this …
Posted: 12/10/2025
Last Updated: 03/23/2026

Visions of the Prairie

… & Sunset II | Scott Kirby Paintings by Scott Kirby Art Gallery Friday, Mar 20 - Saturday, May 16, 2026 | All day Red Cloud Opera House 413 North Webster Street Red Cloud , NE …
Posted: 01/13/2026
Last Updated: 03/18/2026

Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains

… with art and history! Nebraska historian Bill Hayes discusses the issue of slavery in the U.S. during the 1850s and … the Civil War! If you would like to bring students, please contact Director of Education and Engagement Rachel Olsen at … an ASL interpreter, or any other accommodations, please contact our Visitor Services Coordinator, Nick Powers, at …
Posted: 01/28/2026
Last Updated: 02/10/2026

Group and Motorcoach Tours

… and author of  O Pioneers! ,  My Ántonia  and  One of Ours. Image Historic Site Tour The National Willa Cather Center is … of Red Cloud — and changing art installations in our galleries Enjoy scenic country roads or take a Cather …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

School Field Trips

… Home & More The National Willa Cather Center offers customizable experiences for students of all ages and grade … the current exhibit on display in the Red Cloud Opera House Art Gallery. Take part in an archival learning activity. … staff. Not sure how to get started planning your visit? Contact Rachel Olsen, director of education and engagement …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 08/14/2025

We're Still Here: American Indian Spirit in the Unmade Place

… by Steve Tamayo, Anne Steinhoff, and Paul High Horse Art Gallery Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 | All day This summer, the Red Cloud Opera House is excited to welcome artists Steven …
Posted: 01/22/2025
Last Updated: 06/17/2025

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