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From Our Collection: Andrews Opera Co.

… Image From Our Collection: Andrews Opera Co. August 1, 2014 One can't overstate the importance of the Red Cloud Opera House to a young Willa Cather. In a 1929 letter to friend … house was dark for most of the year, but that made its events only the more exciting." Currently on view now in the …
Posted: 09/09/2014
Last Updated: 09/11/2014

Homegrown Art and Poetry with Jewel Rodgers

… Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 | 6 - 8pm CT Red Cloud Opera House 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States Join … is underway in downtown Red Cloud! Be sure to read about detour routes ahead of your visit! Participating … House is made possible with the support of the Baldwin Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, and Nebraska Cultural …
Posted: 03/24/2026
Last Updated: 04/06/2026

Support

… NWCC Located in Cather’s childhood hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska, the Center provides almost 20,000 square feet of … the story of Willa Cather’s initial encounters with the Nebraska frontier and its varied people. Donations of $1,000 … twentieth century farmstead of an immigrant farm family in Nebraska. Our aim is to create a space that reflects the …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 03/31/2026

Travel Through the Pages of American Literature

… Cather Center where you can relax in our art gallery or bookstore or begin your tour experience. Our arts and cultural … “Main Street” (that’s Webster Street to us) with original store fronts and historic architecture preserved and … of Cather’s arts immersion and education as a child, restored and open today with events and performances …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 03/20/2026

Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains

… - 2pm CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States Enjoy an afternoon filled … escaped to freedom and traveled roughly 2,000 miles to visit actual sites, cities, and places that freedom-seekers …
Posted: 01/28/2026
Last Updated: 02/10/2026

Visit

… Tour Options Red Cloud Opera House Upcoming Events & Rental Info Built in 1885, the Red Cloud Opera House transports …
Posted: 12/13/2022
Last Updated: 10/23/2025

Support the Willa Cather Foundation

… Support the Willa Cather Foundation The Impact of Your Gift When you make a financial contribution to the National Willa Cather Center, you become a partner in our many efforts to … Birthplace Fund Educating All Ages Your gift supports the operation of a museum, archive, and performing arts center …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 10/23/2025

Membership

… Membership Levels & Benefits Member Levels Student ($35) Educational Institution ($40) New Member Introductory Rate … Center and the Red Cloud Opera House Supply of classroom resources to educators and book clubs Your Donations at Work … educations initiatives, and conserves a native prairie. Learn More About Our Mission …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 10/01/2025

Newsletter Sign-Up

… Newsletter Sign-Up Share Your Email for Monthly Updates Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name …
Posted: 05/16/2023
Last Updated: 07/02/2025

70th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

… Image Cather's House: Examining Built and Natural Environments in … Jun 5 - Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 | All day CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 … will begin Thursday, June 5th with a plenary talk about Cather and Mesa Verde by interpretive ranger Ann …
Posted: 07/01/2024
Last Updated: 06/23/2025

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