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Support the Willa Cather Foundation

… Support the Willa Cather Foundation The Impact of Your Gift … Birthplace Fund Educating All Ages Your gift supports the operation of a museum, archive, and performing arts center … and exhibits at the restored 1885 Red Cloud Opera House, which figured prominently in the life of Willa …

Posted: 01/17/2023

Last Updated: 10/23/2025

Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts Council

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts … of many Nebraska-based and regional artists. For more about upcoming programs click HERE . About the Nebraska Arts …

Posted: 06/16/2021

Last Updated: 07/19/2022

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

… Image A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society July 13, 2016 “ I feel blessed that … says Wade. “Honestly, it taught me the importance of supporting in a financial way the things you care about.” … they’ve enjoyed, whether it’s the historic buildings, the prairie, or the Opera House. “It has brought a lot to us as …

Posted: 07/13/2016

Last Updated: 09/29/2025

The Willa Cather Foundation

… and groups of all backgrounds, worldviews, and identities. Learning: We continuously learn and teach. Professionalism: We adhere to core … family, as well as other period pieces; Allocation of scholarships to high school students and graduate students …

Posted: 01/16/2023

Last Updated: 05/06/2025

Willa Cather Statue Unveiled in National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol

… and sensitivity. Alston was particularly struck by photos of Cather, noting “the twinkle in her eyes, and the … young and old.” In addition to elements from many archival photos of Cather during the height of her career in the …

Posted: 03/28/2019

Last Updated: 06/24/2024

Restored Willa Cather Childhood Home Reopens

… Reopens A National Historic Landmark December 5, 2023 Book tours online ahead of your visit! Click here to learn about historic site tour options. After an extensive sixteen-month restoration, … Valley of her early childhood. Events took place across the country throughout 2023-2024 to honor and celebrate Willa …

Posted: 12/05/2023

Last Updated: 05/21/2024

Own A Piece of History: Willa Cather Sculpture

… Image Image Image Littleton Alston with his statue of Willa Cather at the U.S. Capitol—June 7, 2023 Own A Piece of … by the artist. Cather is portrayed hiking through the open prairie with a walking stick, wearing a brimmed hat and … Statuary Hall Committee. Proceeds of all sales will support the purchase of a full-scale edition of the original …

Posted: 06/01/2022

Last Updated: 05/07/2024