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Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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 … Continue reading Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. you can help by donating any of these needed items: Pasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries

OVHS Speaker’s Series: Introduction to the Hohokam and Their Craft Traditions

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Discover the Hohokam and Ancestral Sonoran Desert People -  Join Mary Jo McMullen, Tohono Chul volunteer and Tucson Museum of Art docent, for an introduction to the people who lived in the Tucson Valley 1,500 years ago.Explore how we learn about their culture through the artifacts they left behind — pottery, jewelry, petroglyphs, clothing, and … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Introduction to the Hohokam and Their Craft Traditions

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. you can help by donating any of these needed items: Pasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries

The Holidays Include Everyone!

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.

Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

While still open to the public, we have combined our November and December Board Meetings into one which will be held on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th at the Oro Valley Public Library. Meet OVHS President, Bob Kellar! Typically, OVHS Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Snack Drive for Edge High School Sponsored by Rotary Club of OV

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

🎓 Give the Gift of Education This Holiday Season Every Tucson student deserves the chance to earn a high school diploma — and Edge High School, a nonprofit public charter school, is dedicated to making that happen. Edge provides an alternative-to-traditional education for youth who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Snack Drive for Edge High School Sponsored by Rotary Club of OV

Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am