Name: Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
Start: 2026-10-03T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-10-03T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch

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August 2026
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
August 27 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
OVHS Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month at 2:00pm at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! Meet OVHS President, Bob Kellar! Welcome to … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
September 2026
Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more. We’re modernizing our archives to make them easier to access, explore, and enjoy. As part of this effort, we’re bringing out artifacts that are usually stored or only occasionally displayed, giving visitors a chance to see pieces not often on view. While … Continue reading Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
OVHS Hosts Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 clothing drive for boys' clothing - men's and boys' sizes.
OVHS Hosts EverCare Senior Placement Information Booth
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Evercare Senior Placement Supporting families with compassionate, personalized guidance through senior living options. Meet Placement Advisor Elvira Quijada Elvira will be on site to answer questions about senior placement and help you understand the options available for your loved ones.
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
September 12 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am 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
Discover the Sonoran Desert on a gentle 60‑minute guided walk at Steam Pump Ranch. Naturalist Paul Canez leads you through the grounds while sharing fascinating stories about the plants, wildlife, and people who have thrived in this desert for thousands of years. Highlights of the experience: Sonoran Desert vegetation tour — Learn how native 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
September 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 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
Discover the Sonoran Desert on a gentle 60‑minute guided walk at Steam Pump Ranch. Naturalist Paul Canez leads you through the grounds while sharing fascinating stories about the plants, wildlife, and people who have thrived in this desert for thousands of years. Highlights of the experience: Sonoran Desert vegetation tour — Learn how native plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
September 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more. We’re modernizing our archives to make them easier to access, explore, and enjoy. As part of this effort, we’re bringing out artifacts that are usually stored or only occasionally displayed, giving visitors a chance to see pieces not often on view. While … Continue reading Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
NEANDERTHALS, DENISOVIANS and EARLY MODERN HUMANS: Recent Evidence and Interpretations
September 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Who were the Neanderthals and the Denisovans? What was their relationship - anatomical, behavioral and genetic - to Modern Humans? Do you have Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA in your genome? When and where did Modern Humans (Homo sapiens) first evolve? Join John Barthelme, educator, archaeologist, Ph.D in Anthropology, and OVHS volunteer, to discuss the current … Continue reading NEANDERTHALS, DENISOVIANS and EARLY MODERN HUMANS: Recent Evidence and Interpretations
OVHS Speaker’s Series: Heliograph – Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight
September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
During the 1880s in Arizona, United States Army soldiers used high-quality sunlight reflecting heliographs for communication throughout the state. Join OVHS as retired CIA Intelligence Analyst, Lee Krsiean, explains how this technique kept soldiers and settlers safe. This free presentation is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society. Donations to OVHS are appreciated and directly … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Heliograph – Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
OVHS Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month at 2:00pm at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! Meet OVHS President, Bob Kellar! Welcome to … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
September 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more. We’re modernizing our archives to make them easier to access, explore, and enjoy. As part of this effort, we’re bringing out artifacts that are usually stored or only occasionally displayed, giving visitors a chance to see pieces not often on view. While … Continue reading Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
October 2026
Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more. We’re modernizing our archives to make them easier to access, explore, and enjoy. As part of this effort, we’re bringing out artifacts that are usually stored or only occasionally displayed, giving visitors a chance to see pieces not often on view. While … Continue reading Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

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