Lighthouse goes Dark in December, Dec. 11

The Heceta Head Lighthouse light will be out for several weeks to repair the lens. The lighthouse will be open for daytime tours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., depending on staffing and weather conditions. The lighthouse will not be open for night tours during Heceta Head Lightstation’s annual Victorian Christmas Open House on Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21. Oregon State Parks hired Bandon-based Reese Electric and Eugene-based Welch’s Machine Works to repair the carriage wheel mechanism. Repairs are estimated to cost $5,000-$10,000, paid for by the Heceta Head Lighthouse donations account.