Port Orford Heads State Park, Coast Guard Road
Port Orford, OR
Phone: 541-332-0521 - Tty: -
Statement of Purpose
Showcase the history of lifesaving operations on the southern Oregon coast, highlighting the dedication of U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat crews.
Highlights & Collections
The museum is housed
in one of the few remaining Chatham-type Coast Guard stations, built in 1934. A
replica of the boathouse includes a 1946 36-foot wooden motor lifeboat
(CG-36498).
Current Exhibits and Upcoming Special Events
Shipwrecks and Rescues Signaling and Communications 36 foot motor lifeboat
CG-36498 Hulburt Collection (models/dioramas) Coastie Bedroom Japanese Attacks
on Curry County in World War II Port Orford History
Hours:
April-October, Thursday through Monday, 10am to 3:30pm
Admission & Directions:
Free/donations accepted.
Port Orford Head State Park, US 101 at milepost 301, head west on 9th Street to Coast Guard Road, follow to state park and museum.
Key Personnel:
Rick Francona, President, Point Orford Heritage Society
Anita Thomas, Vice-President
Barbara Breuer, Curator
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