The Cape Blanco Heritage Society.
Dedicated To Our Local Heritage.
By modern definition, heritage is "valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations." The Cape Blanco Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving the heritage of our three historic sites, as well as the heritage, culture and living history of the surrounding area; a history that reveals itself with new stories every day. We're dedicated to working with our collaborative partners at each of our three sites to tell a more inclusive and accurate history.
Our Three Historic Sites are currently OPEN for the season.
Our Seasonal Schedule.
The Cape Blanco Lighthouse (Exterior and Gift Shop only) is OPEN from April-October (every day except Tuesday). The Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum will be OPEN from May-September (every day except Tuesday). The Hughes House and Ranch will be OPEN from July-September this year (every day except Tuesday) due to the beginning of exterior renovations. Bookmark our website for scheduling updates. Each site is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is located in beautiful settings with ocean views and hiking trails.
Cape Blanco Light Station (1870) holds five Oregon records, including most westerly and oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Oregon coast. We are currently raising funds to restore and preserve this irreplaceable historic treasure.
Hughes House (1898) is an elegant restored Victorian farmhouse designed by Pehr Johan Lindberg for prosperous dairyman Patrick Hughes.
Port Orford Lifeboat Station (1934) was home to U.S. Coast Guard surfmen who for 36 years bravely rescued mariners in distress.
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SUPPORT CBHS
Learn how you can support CBHS by clicking the 'DONATE' button found on every page. If you need further information, please call 541-332-0521.
25 YEARS OF THE PORT ORFORD LIFEBOAT STATION MUSEUM — On June 3 2000, the Port Orford Lifeboat Station opened it’s doors as a public museum and there was much rejoicing in Port Orford. ⎈⎈⎈ [Read More...]
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Port Orford Lifeboat Station
No trip to Port Orford is complete without a visit to this historic Lifeboat Station, now Port Orford Heads State Park. The short trails around this headland afford fantastic views of the surrounding coastline.
Cape Blanco Light Station
Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean await you on your tour of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. This light station is the oldest continually operating and most westerly on Oregon's coast.
Hughes House at Cape Blanco
Discover what life was like for the Hughes family as they worked a dairy ranch during the late 19th and early 20th century and explore the wonders of the Sixes River valley within Cape Blanco State Park.