Upcoming Events
Live 105 Legendary Station
LIVE 105 NAMED LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR 2026 The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) just announced that Audacy’s Live 105 (KITS FM) in San Francisco has been named Legendary Station of the Year for 2026…
Swap Meet and Surplus Sale
Join us at CHRS for our first swap meet and surplus sale of the year. Bring your electronics items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM and sales open at 9:00 AM. CHRS…
Sound Bite Event- Morse Code
Dots and dashes come to life at CHRS! Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where young visitors will learn the basics of Morse code, which is one of the earliest forms of electronic communication, and put that knowledge to…
Radios & Roller Derby Event
Fast-paced action meets broadcast history in this one-of-a-kind collaboration! Join Bay Area Derby and CHRS for an unforgettable afternoon that brings together the high-energy excitement of live roller derby with the charm and innovation of vintage radio. This event will…
2026 CHRS TV Event
📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026 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, including…
Broadcasting and Podcasting Summer Camp 2026
About the Camp Join us for an incredible week at the CHRS Broadcasting & Podcasting Camp! This unique program offers students the chance to learn from seasoned industry professionals. Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and…
Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2026
We can’t wait to announce more details for Radio Day By the Bay -Live! in Alameda 2026. Join us on July 18 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…
Electronics & Wireless Communications Summer Camp 2026
About the Camp Dive into the exciting world of electronics, radios, and wireless communications at our CHRS Summer Camp! This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and…
Past Events
1 on 1 Interview with Brian Copeland
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on November 8, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to hear from Brian Copeland. We are excited to continue our 1 on 1 interview series with actor, comedian, radio…
War of the Worlds Listening Event
Join us on October 26, 2024 from 3:00-4:15 PM at the California Historical Radio Society for a special Halloween event! Step back in time and experience Orson Welles' legendary 1938 broadcast of War of the Worlds just as listeners did…
Radio Repair Workshop
We are offering a basic radio repair workshop. If you are interested in participating please email Denny Monticelli to be added to the waitlist. [email protected]
Stan Bunger Book Signing Event
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on October 25, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Meet Stan Bunger and be the first to get a signed copy of his newly released book, "Mornings with Madden."…
From Palace Hotel to the Pacific: The Rise of Maritime Coastal Radio Station KPH
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on October 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to learn about the Rise of KPH. The history of Maritime Coastal Radio Station KPH is also the history of…
CHRS at Alameda Pride
Join CHRS as a booth vendor for the Alameda Pride event.