Howard Hanson House

01/16/2026

“Many Wahoo music lover will go to Lincoln on Friday evening.” That’s what was proclaimed in the Dec. 28, 1933 Wahoo Wasp about Howard Hanson directing the Lincoln Symphony.

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas (God Jul) from the Friends of Hanson House!

"Dies Natalis" presents a large, almost cosmic view of the Nativity, full of awe at the power of the miraculous. Hanson's affinity for the choral music of hi...

12/07/2025

Hanson House is again open 1-5 today, with live music. Come enjoy!

12/06/2025

We are open at Hanson House! Come celebrate the season with live music until 5 p.m.

12/02/2025

Hanson House will be open this weekend to help ring in the holidays!!! Live music and tours of the historic Victorian Era house from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There are a lot of activities going on at the Saunders County Museum as well. (See schedule)

09/18/2025

“Dr. Hanson WILL be in class today.”

Hanson House had a very special visitor Sept. 18. Fred Weiser of El Paso, Texas stopped by. He is originally from New York and attended the Eastman School of Music, graduating the same year Howard Hanson retired as director at Eastman.

Fred shared several memories. One was about him playing a clarinet solo in the orchestra while Hanson was conducting. It received praise from Hanson after the performance.

Another memory involved Hanson’s lectures and busy schedule. Fred recalled that at the start of the school year there would be a sign saying “Dr Hanson won’t be in class today.” Students would then know that Hanson was busy and a guest lecturer would be coming in. His schedule got so busy that by the end of the semester, it was just easier to put up a sign when “Dr Hanson will be in class.”

The Eastman graduate called Hanson a brilliant man who could instantly hear the music just by looking at a score.

Thank you Fred Weiser for the visit today and the great stories about Howard Hanson.

09/18/2025

Thank you Grace McDonald and Pure Nebraska for a wonderful segment!!!

This Victorian home offers a glimpse into the life of Howard Hanson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator.

07/19/2025

The Howard Hanson House was very happy that sisters Tabitha and Taylor visited today!