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Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!

October 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
First OVHS Booth at the Oro Valley Arts in the Park with Pat Spoerl, Jim Kriegh, and Dick Eggerding, October 2005

Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!

Join us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories, tours, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents, visitors, and future generations.

Twink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites at Gold Basin, c. 1996-1998

Twink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites

Shelf of Meteorites on Permanent Display at the Pusch House Museum

A Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum

You’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites!

Check out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.

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  • Date: October 18, 2025
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch
  • 10901 N. Oracle Rd.
    Oro Valley, AZ 85737 United States     + Google Map