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Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, Chatham, MA
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Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

A Cape Cod center that keeps alive the story of 20th-century maritime radio communication.

831 Orleans Rd, Chatham, MA, USA · Chatham, MA

About Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

The center on Orleans Road in Chatham houses the Marconi/RCA Wireless Museum, which presents radio history through hands-on displays. Its education program offers workshops for kids and families, and it runs an Antenna Trail nature walk outdoors. The site also covers local radio history and lists a National Register historic district connection. Visitors can explore the museum, join events and speaker programs, or learn about amateur radio activities run by the organization.

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