Cape Blanco Heritage Society
Garrison Lake
Garrison Lake
The Dock I
The Dock I
The Heads
The Heads
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
The Dock II
The Dock II
Redfish Rocks
Redfish Rocks
Shlukeh
Shlukeh
Battle Rock
Battle Rock
Mural by Darren Evans Art

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 closed for the season.

Our Seasonal Schedule.

The Cape Blanco Lighthouse (Workroom and Gift Shop only) will be OPEN from May-October (every day except Tuesday). The Hughes House and Lifeboat Station Museum will be OPEN from May-September (every day except Tuesday). Each site is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is located in beautiful settings with ocean views and hiking trails.

Greeting Center Gift Shop OPEN Sign

Cape Blanco Light Station (1870) holds five Oregon records, including most westerly and oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Oregon coast.

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.

Although we are closed for the season, there is still a lot going on during the off-season at CBHS. Get involved to find out how you can help support our mission year round.

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.

Road to the Lighthouse Closed
Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Hughes House, Lifeboat Station Museum To Open On May 1 2023 — The Cape Blanco Lighthouse will open on May 1 2023 this year instead of its traditional opening day of April 1. This decision was reached by the board members of the Cape Blanco Heritage Society (CBHS) due to problems related to the short road from the lighthouse gate to the lighthouse. This road has experienced considerable damage over time and the seasonal rains and unusual snowfall of this Winter has taken additional toll on the road. The damage has led to the closure of the road to all vehicles, including visitors, staff and volunteers ... [ READ FULL RELEASE ]

Volunteer or Join

The Society is seeking volunteers (tour docents, greeting center cashiers, membership chairperson, committee members, newsletter article writers, Living History actors, etc.). This is a good time to get acquainted with the Society. Contact CBHS at 541-332-0521 or email us for more information.

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 a Fresnel lens and 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.