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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.

Save America's Treasures Grant Awarded for Restoration of the Willa Cather Childhood Home

Save America's Treasures Grant Awarded for Restoration of the Willa Cather Childhood Home

Thursday, September 26, 2019
With intent to preserve a National Historic Landmark and a major tourist destination, we announce a $415,000 federal Save America’s Treasures Grant.

Webster County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Webster County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
MaKenna Karr to introduce fellow students at Silver Lake Elementary to Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit

Rarely Seen Willa Cather Postcard on Exhibit

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Written during her first trip to Europe in 1902, Cather sent this postcard to her friend Charles Moore.

Special Guests: Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong

Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong with Executive Director Ashley Olson, Board President Marion Arneson, and Pat Arneson

Special Guests: Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Actors Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong, of Showtime's hit series Billions, made a special visit to Red Cloud and the National Willa Cather Center last week.

Sunflower Trails Across the Great Plains

Sunflower Trails Across the Great Plains

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
This is the season for "sunflower-bordered roads." Here we dig a bit more into their folklore.

Willa Cather Goes Back to School—Well, Almost

Willa Cather Goes Back to School—Well, Almost

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Read a letter from Willa Cather — written in 1909 to Edwin James Overing, Jr. — recalling her school days in Red Cloud.

Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020

Student and Educator Scholarships for 2020

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Explore annual scholarship opportunities for students and educators. Deadlines are in the first few months of 2020.

Escape Into Willa Cather's Prairie Landscapes

Escape Into Willa Cather's Prairie Landscapes

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Plan a visit to Red Cloud to immerse yourself in the prairie — and immortal settings — of Willa Cather's world.

2019 Artist-in-Residence, Richard Dickson, On What Inspires His Rural Photography

2019 Artist-in-Residence, Richard Dickson, On What Inspires His Rural Photography

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
An interview with Richard Dickson, English photographer and artist-in-residence, on what inspires his rural photography.

Willa Cather’s “Hiawatha Dress” On Exhibit

Willa Cather’s “Hiawatha Dress” On Exhibit

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The iconic "Hiawatha Dress," part of the recently-returned Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial Collection, can be seen through August at the National Willa Cather Center.

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