Cape Disappointment State Park and the Columbia River Maritime Museum hosting the Graveyard of the Pacific Weekend Saturday and Sunday at locations in the Ilwaco-Astoria area.

Activities include a sea shanty camp, maritime programs and 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.

Here is a look at some of the events:

Cape Disappointment State Park

Sunday, 1 p.m.: Bill Hanable, historian and author of “Lighthouses and Life Saving on Washington’s Outer Coast” will present a slide show at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.

Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Tours of the North Head Lighthouse. Tours cost $2.50 per adult, free ages 7 to 17.

Fort Columbia State Park

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: At “Sea Shanty Camp of the Columbia,” visitors learn about the history and performance of maritime music. Participants may reserve a boxed lunch by calling 360-642-3029.

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: “An Evening of Maritime Music” featuring the instructors of the camp. Admission is free.

Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria

Saturday, 2:30 p.m.: “The Archaeology of Shipwrecks,” a program presented by Dennis Griffin, state archaeologist with the Oregon Historic Preservation Office. For information call 503-325-2323. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors (over 65), $5 ages 6 to 17 and free ages 5 and under.