Did you know about the pioneering role that Boston played in American radio? On Tuesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, join Lesley College Professor Donna Halper for a magical history tour of Boston Radio in this course sponsored by North Hill, the next evolution in senior living. The program will be held in Olin Hall at Babson College, 231 Forest St., Wellesley.
The story begins with pioneering station 1XE/WGI, one of America’s first radio stations, and includes the first station to receive a commercial license, WBZ; the first FM radio network, W1XOJ and W1XER; and one of the first news networks, the Yankee News Service. Since 1920, Boston radio has remained vibrant, proving that live and local stations are as important as ever.
The seminar is part of the True North Communications series, which began in 2011. Each program in the series looks at the ways communities source, evaluate and interpret news and information.
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The course is free and open to all active adults in the Boston area. It is sponsored by North Hill, on the Needham/Wellesley line. Register by e-mail to RSVP@NorthHill.org or by phone at 781-433-6400.
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