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Press Room

… that follow for contact information, buzz about Cather, her ongoing relevance, links to our social media, and the work of the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Contact … House (restored in 2003). It contains an archive, museum, gallery, and study center owned and operated by the Willa …
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Organization History

… Her Legacy The Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was founded in 1955 by a group of local citizens led by Mildred R. Bennett, … work; the  St. Juliana Catholic Church , of the novel  My Ántonia  the  Grace Episcopal Church , which houses a pair of …
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Virtual Author Series: Pam Houston

… | 7pm Transport yourself to the Colorado Rockies, Nebraska prairie, and beyond during our conversation with author Pam … of place-based writing and her connections to Willa Cather, both as a writing professor and a fan.  Register for … This author series event is made possible by generous donor support as well as Humanities Nebraska (HN) and the National …
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The Art Connection

… Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Art Gallery Friday, Feb 5, 2021 | 12am - Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021 … raise cattle and crops south of Red Cloud, near the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie, and many of her paintings reflect … and light in her art.  Sally Jurgensmier was raised on the family farm in central Nebraska, and her roots have never …
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3rd Annual Wildflower Walk

… Image Friday, Jun 5, 2015 | 8 - 9pm Willa Cather Memorial Prairie Red Cloud United States Once again, the Willa Cather … be charged, though donations to the Cather Foundation help support our educational programs. …
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Garan Coons, Native American Entertainer

… in the art of Fancy Feather dancing and traditional Prairie Chicken dancing, both of which help bring history … ...Coons will first perform at 10:00 a.m. at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. Please join us tonight at the Opera … Foundation. Sponsored by: Claire M. Hubbard Foundation  Support was also provided by Humanities Nebraska and the …
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Celebrating Sandhill Cranes: An Exhibition by Jude Martindale

… Image Image Image Art Gallery Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023 | 12am - Friday, May 12, 2023 … 7! We'll welcome Spring to the prairie with tours at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie in the afternoon, Jude's artist …
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William Norris Buffett Gifts Millions for Creation of Hotel Garber

… from across the country who visit the National Willa Cather Center will soon have access to enhanced amenities. … at a charming boutique hotel, thanks in large part to the support of William Norris Buffett. Buffett’s Inavale … enjoy the museum, the historic sites, the town, the Cather Prairie, and other scenic places Cather loved. In the first …
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What We're Grateful For: Staff Reflections

… Reflections November 22, 2022 Some of our National Willa Cather Center staff reflect upon what they're grateful for … and enriches lives. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the supporters and volunteers who make our work possible. We … among people who celebrate the beauty of nature and the prairie. I feel I am learning about the pioneer spirit, and …
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Joseph Kyle’s Last Visit Leads to Unexpected Bequest

… the Kyles ventured to Red Cloud to see the National Willa Cather Center, participate in a guided tour, and explore the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie. Alex shared that his father was impressed by the … comprised of individuals who have arranged to extend their support of the Willa Cather Foundation beyond their …
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