The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series will host Frank McNamee speaking about Marion’s Historic Marconi Station at the Marconi Building, 13 Atlantis Drive, Marion, on May 19 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
One hundred years ago, Marion’s Marconi Wireless Telegraph station was built to handle all transatlantic radio traffic, communicating directly with another high-powered wireless plant in Norway. Marion Antiques owner, Frank McNamee, will give a talk on this important connector to Europe at the turn of the last century. Joyce Kohout will also speak on her father’s experience working at the Marconi Station. Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30, and although admission is free, donations to cover costs and to contribute to the Sippican Historical Society will be gratefully appreciated. Please RSVP to info@sippicanhistoricalsociety.org.