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Virtually Tour the Willa Cather Historic Sites

… Virtually Tour the Willa Cather Historic Sites Mobile and Web Apps Image   Our mobile … iOS  and  Android  provide self-guided tours of the Willa Cather Childhood Home, the  American Bittersweet  exhibit, … can experience the entirety of Willa Cather's Red Cloud and prairie world through the wonders of handheld …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 05/19/2023

"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package

… cities in Europe where I used to love to go.”  – Willa Cather, 1945 Spend three inspiring days exploring Willa Cather's world and Red Cloud with our newly launched "A Walk … From her quaint childhood home to the windswept prairie that memorializes her, visitors of all ages and …
Posted: 09/18/2019
Last Updated: 03/21/2023

Bus Tours Welcome! A Guide for Tour Operators

… Image Image Bus Tours Welcome! A Guide for Tour Operators February 7, 2020 Visit Red Cloud—Our unique small town on the prairie and meet Willa Cather, Nebraska’s …
Posted: 02/07/2020
Last Updated: 02/13/2020

Hwy 281 and Hwy 136 Construction Routes

… our own!  Important! Through traffic will be directed to detour off of both Highway 281 and Highway 136. If you intend … remain open, although parking on Webster Street near our building may be limited. See "Getting to the the NWCC" … on Hwy 281: Stay on Webster Street and turn left on West 7th Avenue.  Turn left again on Cedar Street. 1/2 block …
Posted: 04/03/2026
Last Updated: 04/06/2026

Serena's Album

… family came to Nebraska between 1880 and 1885; her father farmed near Bostwick in Nuckolls County. After attending … her album. Serena White lived her entire life in the area, never marrying. She died in 1924. Cather scholar Kari … settlement known as “Elora” — Mrs. Keifer gives it as her home — was essentially a post office in search of a town, …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 04/01/2026

Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs

… please contact our Visitor Services Coordinator, Nick Powers, at npowers@willacather.org . Advance notice is necessary to …
Posted: 12/10/2025
Last Updated: 03/23/2026

Travel Through the Pages of American Literature

… weatherscapes, or the deep and immense pageant of the night sky. Take a walk (and bring a picnic) amidst the great ocean … This spacious loft apartment is located on the upper floor of the historic 1886 "Moon Block" which houses the … with large windows and natural light bathe the wood floors throughout. A fully equipped and applianced kitchen …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 03/20/2026

Finding Aids

… Finding Aids The National Willa Cather Center houses one of the nation’s largest … for download. Betty Kort Collection Date range:  1762-1973 Bulk dates:  1918-1943 Finding Aid created by Tracy … Miner Sherwood. Microfilm roll of Day by Day with the Utah Pioneers, 1847 . Language: The material is in English Access …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 03/09/2026

Cornelia Murr

… please contact our Visitor Services Coordinator, Nick Powers, at npowers@willacather.org . Advance notice is necessary to …
Posted: 12/10/2025
Last Updated: 02/05/2026

Group and Motorcoach Tours

… for curated books and gifts Explore the extensive  Collections & Archives  at the National Willa Cather Center … can accommodate motor coach groups Life & Legacy Tour Learn Through Film, Exhibits, and Collections An expert-led overview of Willa Cather’s life …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/29/2025

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