A coalition of parks and organizations is hosting “Graveyard of the Pacific Weekend” this week at locations throughout the Ilwaco-Astoria area.

Activities include a sea shanty camp, maritime programs, maritime music, ranger talks and exhibits.

The Columbia River Bar area earned the name “Graveyard of the Pacific” after more than 2,000 vessels met their end where the river meets the Pacific Ocean. Cape Disappointment State Park, Oregon State Parks and The Columbia River Maritime Museum have combined to host the event, according to a joint news release.

Here is a look at some of the activities:

Cape Disappointment State Park: Tours of the North Head Lighthouse, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; tours cost $2.50 per adult, free for ages 7 to 17.

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center features ongoing exhibits that include artifacts from Columbia River Bar shipwrecks, a lifesaving service boat that is more than 100 years old and a Fresnel lighthouse lens. The center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 adults, $2.50 ages 7-17 and free for ages 6 and younger.

“Conquering the River” is on display at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center from October through December. The exhibit features an illustrated inventory of the many man-made attempts to make the Columbia River entrance safer for ships. The exhibit also includes artifacts recovered from local shipwrecks that occurred during the last 150 years.

Fort Columbia State Park: Sea Shanty Camp of the Columbia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Students learn about the history and performance of maritime music. Classes are held at the historic theater in Fort Columbia State Park. Shanty-man Matt Moeller and Washington State Parks play host to this free program. Participants must pre-register by calling 360-642-3029.

Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond, Ore.: Free ranger-led talks 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Peter Iredale shipwreck. On Oct. 25, 1906, the steel sailing ship washed ashore near Fort Stevens, Ore., after attempting to navigate the mouth of the Columbia River through high winds on its way to Portland. For information, call 1-503-861-3170.

Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria: “An evening of Maritime Music,” featuring the instructors of the “Sea Shanty Camp of the Columbia,” 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.

The museum offers exhibits pertaining to the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest. It is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 1-503-325-2323 or visit www.crmm.org.