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Willa Cather's Virginia Childhood: A Birthday Celebration
… Though associated with the Great Plains, American author Willa Cather spent much of her childhood in Frederick … of the renowned writer's sesquicentennial with the National Willa Cather Center. Suggested donations of what you can pay … respected Willa Cather scholar, is currently writing a biography of Cather. He is co-editor of The Selected Letters …
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Hotel Garber Construction Expands and Advances
… the Potter-Wright building will now be rehabilitated to house a Creative Hub. The project team has also grown with the … booth space at recent events, he referred to the excitement about the project as “genuine and palpable” and noted that … hotel in Red Cloud has been a priority for the Willa Cather Foundation and other community leaders for many years. The …
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IMLS Grant Awarded for $250,000
… for exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community … and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, … contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and …
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Paint Analysis at Our Historic Sites
… Image The Cather Second Home Guest House is being repainted in the summer of 2024 after extensive … the Miner House before it was donated to the Willa Cather Foundation by Nancy and Bernie Picchi). David calls himself … from the determined Munsell colors by Tracy Tucker. About David Arbogast Arbogast Paint Analysis Website How to …
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"Books Old and New"
… by Willa Cather or about Willa Cather—and a wide selection of other books, too. Image Some children's books in the Willa Cather Childhood Home Image Willa Cather in Pittsburgh "Books Old … the earth over again, we turn instinctively to our very old friends, those that have been tested and tried." Books Old …
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Seeking New Board Members
… Seeking New Board Members Join Our Board of Governors! August 6, 2024 Are you interested in serving on the Board of Governors of the Willa Cather Foundation? For the fiscal year of board service beginning … members of the Board. Applications are due by September 5. About the Willa Cather Foundation The Willa Cather …
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Nick Powers, Our On-Staff Nebraska Master Naturalist
… on the prairie." “The program connects you with different resources on Nebraska’s ecosystems,” Nick said. “I wanted to … can also connect the National Willa Cather Center to resources on preservation, conservation, and environmental … Prairie is a special and unique place.” What did you learn that might specifically apply to the interpretation …
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Willa Cather Statue Unveiled in National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol
… Image Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol Image Willa Cather statue representing Nebraska at National Statuary … of Ours . Live viewing parties were held at the Nebraska History Museum in Lincoln and at the National Willa Cather …
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Willa Cather Childhood Home Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting
… Home Rededication and Ribbon Cutting! Willa Cather Foundation leadership, project partners and supporters, … reopening of this National Historic Landmark and its status as a literary pilgrimage destination for more than fifty … the construction site of the future Hotel Garber. Read More About the Restoration "I have a funny little room in the …
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Restored Willa Cather Childhood Home Reopens
… Home Reopens A National Historic Landmark December 5, 2023 Book tours online ahead of your visit! Click here to … Cather house is vividly described in Cather's novel, The Song of the Lark , and short stories, “Old Mrs. Harris,” and “The Best …
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