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Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud

… to regard this great feast day of ours as a thing that came about because of a general sentiment and through a general consent. . … her name is so unfamiliar to American ears. But such injustice is not rare in history. . . . "At last, after twenty …
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All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture

… West-Bound Trains in American Culture , will feature numerous historical photographs, railway artifacts, and hands-on … the railway as a vehicle for the settlement of the West. About the Depot The original two-story section of the depot, … use of non-artifact tactile tools, props, and papers. More About the Project Image Key themes of the exhibit will …
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Cather's Santa Fe: A Walking Tour

… Image Join Us on the Plaza! Special Events Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 | 2 - … to seeing historic Santa Fe. Our walking route will cover about 1.5 miles, mostly on sidewalks, but we will also climb … inspiration for the fictional Bishop Latour. We will learn about Sister Blandina Segale who helped to set up a hospital …
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Group and Motorcoach Tours

… of writer Willa Cather. Alongside the Red Cloud Opera House, the Center is a cultural oasis on the Great Plains. Ten … Whether you have a few hours, a half day, or all day—let us arrange the perfect immersive tour itinerary within your timeframe! To speak with us about your tour, please call 402-746-2653. What Your Group …
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A Special Challenge Grant Opportunity

… 2025 Year-End Campaign The Mammel Foundation has generously offered $50,000 of challenge money to inspire you to … this year. To qualify for the challenge, your gift must be received by December 31. Thank you! DONATE This year … and book clubs. Together, we sparked conversations about Indigenous peoples, the American frontier, the …
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Visit

… Visit Visit the Museum No study of Cather is complete without a trip to Red … The National Willa Cather Center is an award-winning museum in the heart of Cather's hometown. Explore exhibits … her high school graduation oration in 1890. Learn More About the Opera House …
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Annotations From the Archives: Ask-An-Archivist

… More recently, digitized materials at the University of Nebraska, here at the National Willa Cather Center, and … digitally by the Cather Archive at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, making it even easier to trace Cather's …
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Richard Harris Plans for a Legacy Gift

… were all taken, so I looked and said, ‘Well, I did read My Ántonia a few years ago and liked it a lot,’” Harris … Willa Cather Review ,  Cather Studies , and editing the scholarly edition of  One of Ours.  “She was a first-rate …
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Prairie Echoes: Eco-Printing with Nature

… 16 - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 | All day CT Red Cloud Opera House 413 N WEBSTER ST Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States We … her dream-like botanical prints to the Red Cloud Opera House Gallery this autumn. The works on display, whether … click here. Here's a glimpse into Laura's process: About Laura Mead A native of Vermont, Laura moved to Kansas …
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Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House

… to you that I would rather go home to Red Cloud than to any of the beautiful cities in Europe where I used to love to … is called Moonstone for the town in Cather's novel  The Song of the Lark . During Cather's time, this was the room of Willa's …
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