Various radios displayed on shelves

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2152 Central Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
United States

10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 with limited spots available

Join UCSF retirees for a docent-led tour into the fascinating world of electronic communication history!

At the California Historical Radio Society, explore a rich collection of exhibits and interactive demonstrations that bring the past to life as we view vintage radios from crystal sets to transistors; learn how radios brought news, music, and drama into homes across America; discover the social, cultural, and technological impact of radio in the 20th century; step back into time and remember the personalities and radio stations that defined Bay Area radio; see a working 1958 radio control room and modern digitizing workstation; and much more.

Registration and cancellation deadline is February 12.

UCSF is committed to making its facilities, activities, and events accessible. To request accommodations for this event, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

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