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Willa Cather Memorial Prairie

… been lost to much of the world. Of the millions of acres of grasslands that once covered the continent, only a small … grasses, indian and switch grasses, as well our native cool-season buffalo grass. The wildflower season stretches from April through October, beginning with …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 06/29/2025

Stargazing on the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie

… parking area Participants must turn their phones to "dark mode" to reduce light interference This event is free to …
Posted: 05/19/2025
Last Updated: 05/22/2025

71st Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

… Image Willa Cather at Bowdoin College Memory, Myth, and Meaning: Cather … Romney was also featured in The Booksellers, a documentary about the rare book trade in New York that premiered at the … experience and knowledge in captivating talks. Learn more about Rebecca Romney Brenda Withers Featured Performer …
Posted: 08/20/2025
Last Updated: 04/23/2026

National Willa Cather Center

… Image National Willa Cather Center Advancing Her Legacy The National Willa Cather … Explore a new exhibit,  American Bittersweet: The Life & Writing of Willa Cather View a museum film narrated by Ken …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 04/21/2026

Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House

… Image Lodging at the Cather Second Home Guest House " I am not exaggerating, Carrie, … to childhood friend, Carrie Miner Sherwood [April 29, 1945] Visitors to Red Cloud are invited to book a stay at the …
Posted: 01/16/2023
Last Updated: 10/16/2025

Cather After Dark: Mourning, Medicine, and Murder

… 8:15pm CT The National Willa Cather Center 413 N Webster St Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States "The type of writer we have … a few.  Guests are invited to book one 75-minute tour to visit the Willa Cather Childhood Home, Burlington Depot, and …
Posted: 08/18/2025
Last Updated: 10/14/2025

Willa Cather Childhood Home Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting

… Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Guided Tours to Follow Special Events Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 | 1:30 …
Posted: 05/13/2024
Last Updated: 09/29/2025

A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society

… about.” Considering this, it’s not surprising that when getting their affairs in order prior to a trip to Egypt in … roots are deep in the town of Red Cloud, Jay has been involved with the Willa Cather Foundation for as long as he … or a pure historic preservation society, you wouldn’t get so many different people from so many different realms …
Posted: 07/13/2016
Last Updated: 09/29/2025

An Immersive Willa Cather Experience

… home to the windswept prairie that memorializes her, visitors of all ages and backgrounds are guaranteed to … make up our “Two-Day Cather Immersion” package. Some of the tours and experiences listed can also be booked individually … Lodging is booked separately. Please schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance of your intended …
Posted: 01/22/2025
Last Updated: 08/22/2025

Cather Legacy Society

… Cather Legacy Society A Planned Gift With Lasting Impact Image Mary Vaughan: Why She Joined the Cather Legacy … your philanthropic needs. If you have questions, please contact your financial advisors or Ashley Olson, Executive … to his former students turned best friends. With his final act of kindness, Loren will continue to touch the lives of …
Posted: 01/17/2023
Last Updated: 08/19/2025

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