Guided One-Building Childhood Home Tour

All Ages! • 30 Minutes! • Up to 10 people!

Driving tour with your own vehicle Duration Guided, 30 minute tour of the Willa Cather Childhood Home. About This is a walking or driving tour. Guests should have their own transportation and plan to follow a tour guide from site to site. Tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. If you are planning to book ...

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The Bohemian

Join us for the finale of the 71st Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference! Adapted by Brenda Withers from Cather's short story “The Bohemian Girl,” this unique and special production features actors Jonathan Fielding and Brenda Withers from the Harbor Stage Company. Ten years after striking out ...

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1:30
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Must-See Mondays

Exclusive access to the National Willa Cather Center!

Enjoy a private shopping and tour experience at the National Willa Cather Center! Learn about Willa Cather's life and accomplishments by exploring our museum. While we are not open regular hours on Mondays, this private reservation gives guests access to our permanent exhibit, art gallery, bookstore, ...

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2 hours
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Guided Three-Building Downtown Tour

All Ages! • 1 Hour • Up to 10 people!

Duration Guided, 60-minute tour of three historic sites connected to the life and work of Willa Cather. Guests will tour the Willa Cather Childhood Home, Farmers and Merchants Bank, and the Red Cloud Opera House. About This is a driving or walking tour. Guests should have their own transportation if ...

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Red Cloud Opera House: Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Little Mermaid

Adapted by Jim Caron Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill and Jim Caron Deep in the salty waters of the Sassafras Sea, there lived a Little Mermaid. Her name was Celia. She lived for music. In fact, it was said that she had the loveliest scales in all of the Deep. Celia and her three sisters were allowed ...

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Guided Seven-Building Town Tour

All Ages! • 1.5 Hours • Up to 10 people!

Driving tour with your own vehicle Duration Guided, 90 minute tour of seven historic sites connected to the life and work of Willa Cather. Guests will tour the Willa Cather Childhood Home, Burlington Depot, St Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church, Miner House, Grace Episcopal Church, Farmers and Merchants ...

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Garan Coons

Oglala Lakota and Navajo performer Garan Coons returns to the Red Cloud Opera House, this time with his Many Moccasins Dance Troupe! Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and storytelling accompanied by beautiful music. Garan Coons is the ultimate all-around entertainer! Founder of the Many Moccasins ...

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2 hours
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Country Tour

All Ages! • 3 Hours • Up to 15 people!

Driving tour with your own vehicle Duration 3 hours About The Country Tour highlights twenty historic sites related to the life and writing of Willa Cather. You may schedule a guided tour of these sites by contacting the Willa Cather Foundation, or you may purchase a detailed Country Tour Book for a ...

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Josh Hoyer

You voted and we listened! 2026 Audience Choice winners Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal are performing their very first opera house show in what promises to be a foot-stomping Saturday night! Named “Best Band” at the 2025 at the 30th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, Hoyer and his ...

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Prairie Tour

All Ages! • 45 minutes • Up to 15 people!

Walk a stretch of the prairie that inspired Willa Cather's writing! Duration 45 minutes About More Info We encourage all guests to download our National Willa Cather Center mobile app to access additional information and book passages related to our tours.

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Offutt Brass

In honor of Veteran's Day and America 250, join us for a free concert featuring Offutt Brass, the premiere ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band! Offutt Brass is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba, and ...

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Archive Tour

All Ages! • 1 Hour • Up to 10 people!

Explore National Willa Cather Center collections with our archivist! Duration 1 Hour About More Info We encourage all guests to download our National Willa Cather Center mobile app to access additional information and book passages related to our tours.

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Switchback: Celtic Christmas

Irish Heritage Meets Midwestern Harmonies

Celebrate the holiday season with a Celtic flair! Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. Their brand of original music has made them an international touring sensation and a presence on PBS in the United States. Dubbed "American Roots with Celtic Soul," ...

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An Immersive Experience in Willa Cather's Hometown

Two Inspiring Days in Willa Cather's Red Cloud

Designed to take place over two days, this package includes a VIP archive tour, our popular 7-building tour, a sunset picnic on the prairie, and a country tour across the gravel roads of Webster County. Our most immersive Cather experience will leave you inspired to read more of her work, and ready to ...

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2 days
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