Events

Join us at 2152 Central Ave. on May 16, from 6-8 to hear from business and tech reporter David Louie. TV reporters get at most a couple of minutes to tell a news story, but for every one of them,…

📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 31, 2025 10:00 AM and join us for a day of fascinating presentations, vintage television history, and great company! As usual, this will be a morning and afternoon event,…

Celebrate the Legacy of Radio KEEN! Radio KEEN first hit the airwaves at 1370 AM from its studio at the historic De Anza Hotel in San Jose on June 21, 1947, and for 45 years, it was a beloved voice…

Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on June 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to hear from Sam Van Zandt. For over 50 years, Sam Van Zandt lived his dream of playing music and…

Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and vintage recording equipment. Develop your skills in crafting engaging segments tailored to specific audiences and distribution platforms. Learn more

CHRS will be participating in the Alameda 4th of July parade.  Come help us set up the float and also walk in the parade.  Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to sign up!

Radio Day by the Bay 2025 Radio Day by the Bay is back, and bigger than ever!  Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…

Thank you for your interest in participating in Radio Day by the Bay 2025— the California Historical Radio Society’s signature annual event. Event Details 📍 CHRS Radio Central – 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 🗓️ Event Date: July 19, 2025…

This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and projects. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills that will spark your curiosity and creativity. Learn more

Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM

Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire.  We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and…

Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM

Check back for program details.

Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire.  We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and…

More details to come.

The Alameda Architectural Preservation Society will be taking a tour of CHRS.  Docents needed to help with tours.  Additionally, this is a good event for any volunteers who would like to train as docents to come shadow and learn as…

In 1968, after an early career in Minnesota and North Dakota, the True Don Bleu became a rising star at KDWB, the powerhouse Top 40 station in the Twin Cities, where he entertained listeners for a decade. His success in…

**NOTE CHANGE OF TIME TO 10:00 AM**   Reach out to Denny Monticelli at [email protected] to register for the class. CHRS wants to share our knowledge with you, especially our newer members. When:  Saturday Feb 8, 9AM to 3PM (4PM…

The Great Room is reserved for collection cataloging.

Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM 2/8/25

We are excited to continue our Living History series with Terry McGovern. Terry McGovern is a dynamic and accomplished performer whose career spans radio, television, film, stage, and voice acting. Known for his versatility, Terry began his film career with…