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The tower of our Cape Blanco Lighthouse has been closed to tours since 2020. It is in dire need of structural repairs in order to re-open to the public. In September 2022, a group of preservation experts investigated our lighthouse and prepared an assessment as well as a ballpark amount of what it will take to repair the lighthouse to the point that the tower can re-open for tours.
In addition, the road to our lighthouse is deteriorating rapidly, and if we do not repair the road, people who need to access the lighthouse in order to repair it will not be able to do so. Note that the cost is to repair the tower only and does not include the road.
Our lighthouse is an important part of history. It holds five Oregon records:
It is difficult to imagine our area without the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. It adds a unique character and charm plus attracts visitors from all over the world every year. Every lighthouse is special and has its own story to tell and if we lose one we are losing an important part of our collective history. Are we just going to let it fall into disrepair or let it meet an uncertain fate? It's time we stepped up to Save Our Lighthouse. We thank everyone who has helped us so far, most notably our 2023 Volunteers who didn't give up in the face of adversity.
Artists are stepping up to support our cause! Our first wave of donated art is available for purchase below. In addition, anyone can donate any amount directly to our fundraiser. Checks can be mailed to Cape Blanco Heritage Society, PO Box 1132, Port Orford, OR 97465. Please write "Save Our Lighthouse" in the check memo. Monetary donations can be made here. — Please note, this is just the beginning of our fundraiser, so bookmark this page for more art and news regarding “Save Our Lighthouse.”
Designed by Charles Ziga of Ziga Media. A beautiful vector representation of our lighthouse from his annual calendar.
Hand-painted agate by artist Kat Lubbecke. Kat creates these beautiful natural scenes from agates carved by her father who worked as a lapidary. Click to view art as framed.
"Cape Blanco Lighthouse" art print by retired firefighter and lighthouse photographer David Olsen.
Original oil painting by Deb Mysiewicz entitled "Inspiration". Deb is an artist, writer and researcher as well as a frequent contributor to the Heritage Journal.
Two Limited edition glass designed by Point.B Studio for Save Our Lighthouse paired with a rare Lighthouses of Oregon quilt by Theresia Hewitt (the quilt is currently sold out).
A detail image of the artist's mural installed at the Port Orford Visitors Center. Donated to "Save Our Lighthouse." Autographed by Darren Evans.
"Cape Blanco Lighthouse" notecards by retired firefighter and lighthouse photographer David Olsen. Bundled with any recurring donation to "Save Our Lighthouse."
"Save Our Lighthouse" magnet by docent Brian Zimmerman. Includes CBHS Family membership.
