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Annotations from the Archives: Use It Up

… education and entertainment for both children and adults. Willa Cather created several of these using advertising cards and … cards to her. But now there are very few people who care about “picture cards”, as we used to when we were children. …
Posted: 02/05/2025
Last Updated: 02/11/2025

Book Club Resources

… Take a tour of the town that raised Cather and peek into historical sites that deeply influenced the prolific writer. Sites … your book club; the location where Willa often returned to visit her family and friends.  If your group can’t make it …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/03/2023

Annotations from the Archives: American Archives Month

… or publications of many types. The archives at the National Willa Cather Center contain all of these, and more!  Through both … the Childhood Home as we made some tough decisions about its future. In addition, the drafting and design phase …
Posted: 09/26/2023
Last Updated: 10/03/2023

Press Room

… public to visit our virtual Press Room often for the latest newsworthy information about our activities, events, and … Willa Cather Review —a leading source for Cather-related news, features, and scholarship. About Red Cloud A rural and … Gather for 67th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference ,"  Newswires ,  May 16, 2022 " Finding Inspiration in Willa …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 05/25/2023

Omaha to Red Cloud Bus Tour

… “Divide” and tour Cather’s childhood home, as well as other historic buildings related to her life and writing. The cost … of Shell gas station) 10:30 AM Arrive on “The Divide” and visit the Pavelka Farm (weather permitting) 11:45 AM Lunch … Watch introductory video 1:00 PM   Tours of Cather historic sites Cather’s Childhood Home Garber Bank of A Lost Lady …
Posted: 05/15/2015
Last Updated: 05/24/2023

"A Walk in Her Footsteps" Weekend Tour Package

… home to the windswept prairie that memorializes her, visitors of all ages and backgrounds are guaranteed to … idea of Willa Cather and the Great Plains. Come witness the sites and sounds that changed American literature. Take a … of Cather’s childhood that inspired her writing; sit on the historic train station benches at the Burlington Depot; 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

Member Profile: Meet Jerry and Susan Anderson

… School and teaches environmental law while Susan has retired from a career in education law. Both avid Willa Cather … the organization will achieve in the near future? In the long term? Because Cather’s work drew so much on her … on the site. And maybe some pavement that would make the road passable? Lots of possibilities, if the funds are …
Posted: 12/05/2019
Last Updated: 12/30/2019

Registration is Open for Prairie Writers' Workshop with John T. Price

… the residency. Participants will be encouraged to visit the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie to gain inspiration … is $35 (Registration fee includes course, tour of historic sites, and reception.) Click here to register Click here to …
Posted: 09/15/2014
Last Updated: 09/15/2014

Turn the Page Literary Tour

… the Page Literary Tour July 3, 2013 The Willa Cather State Historic Site/Red Cloud Opera House is one of 80 attractions … Turn the Page tour. Travelers have until September 30 to visit attractions and redeem their stamps for prizes. For … Guided tours of Cather's childhood home and other historic sites related to her life and writing Performances at the …
Posted: 09/11/2014
Last Updated: 09/11/2014

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