WINTER EVENTS AT THE HUGHES HOUSE
The annual holiday tradition at the Historic Hughes House and Ranch at Cape Blanco State Park continues with the theme of “Home Sweet Home For Christmas.” Now in its 36th year, the Cape Blanco Heritage Society invites area organizations, businesses, and individuals to decorate the restored 1898 Victorian farmhouse built for pioneers Patrick and Jane Hughes to a theme. This year’s theme celebrates the very essence of the Hughes House during the holiday season. The two week Open House event will include holiday teas, desserts, art, music, merriment and more … come enjoy Christmas at the sweet home of the Hughes Family with your own family and friends in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Cape Blanco.
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Museum OPEN ~ The CBHS Annual Membership Meeting (held on January 31 2026) was fun and informative! If you missed it, stay tuned for Museum OPEN, the website, which launches in 2027!
- Winter Waters ~ February 28 2026, 10AM to 3:30PM at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum.
- Opening Day ~ April 1 (Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop); May 1 (Hughes House); May 22 (Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum). Open until Closing Day from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, every day except Tuesday (All 3 locations, if we have sufficient volunteers).
- CBHS Board Meetings ~ Currently held at Point.B Studio at 10:00 AM (open to everyone): 2nd Tuesday each month.
- Oregon State Parks Day ~ June 6.
- Jerry Can Races ~ July 4th at 2:00PM (Port Orford Jubilee) ~ [Download Results] [2026 Entry Form]
- Artists at the Hughes House ~ July 5 (view more art and meet the artists at the historic sites this season).
- Coast Guard Day/Lighthouse Day Celebration ~ (Concert in the Park) - [Download 2026 Info] [Watch the Concert]
- Museum and Art Exhibits ~ Museum OPEN (Spring/Summer/Fall at Cape Blanco Greeting Center).
- Closing Day ~ September 30 (Hughes House and Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum); October 31 (Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop). 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- ESA Christmas Bazaar ~ December 4 & 5. Look for the CBHS Table.
- Hughes House Christmas ~ "Home Sweet Home" - [Event Info] [Event Schedule]
SAVE OUR LIGHTHOUSE
Journey to Cape Blanco in 2026 to see the "Save Our Lighthouse" art exhibit in progress in the Greeting Center Gift Shop/Interpretive Center and the Hughes House. Many thanks to the artists who have donated work so far to save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Proceeds go towards our ongoing efforts to restore the lighthouse so it can be reopened to public tours. Learn more at our website: saveourlighthouse.net. The art catalogue will be updated as new works are available. If you are interested in acquiring any of the works on display, please talk to our cashier or contact the Cape Blanco Heritage Society at 541-332-0521.
ABOVE: "Save Our Lighthouse" painting by artist Darren Evans is the signature work of the “Save Our Lighthouse” Exhibit. Also check out Emmy award-winning cinematographer David Fortney's beautiful film that was on display for Lighthouse Day and the US Lighthouse Society's 40th Anniversary. BELOW: Thanks so much to Charles Ziga of Ziga Media/Maritime Retro for creating these two beautiful posters of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Watch for more art and events in 2026!
