Gap Ministries is making a difference in our community - keeping bathrooms stocked! Swing by the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on March 14th and 28th, 2026, and support Gap Ministries by donating much‑needed bathroom essentials. They’re collecting toilet paper, toilet brushes, plungers, and air fresheners—simple items that make a big difference for local families!

Gap Ministries is making a difference in our community – keeping bathrooms stocked! Swing by the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on March 28th, 2026, and support Gap Ministries by donating much‑needed bathroom essentials. They’re collecting toilet paper, toilet brushes, plungers, and air fresheners—simple items that make a big difference for local families!

We’re gearing up for a donation drive on April 11, 2026, to support our Heritage Garden! Help our garden thrive and continue growing!  We’re looking for cash, gift card donations, and items needed to nurture and beautify our garden at Steam Pump Ranch.   Click here to access the interactive flyer or visit https://ovhistory.org/oro-valley-history/heritage-garden/ Your Donations Help … Continue reading Donation Drive for Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch

Celebrate the 11th Annual A Taste of Oro Valley, hosted by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley—an evening filled with food tastings, wine & beer garden, live music, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. While you’re there, swing by the Pusch House Museum. The Oro Valley Historical Society will have the doors open for … Continue reading Museum Open for Special Event: A Taste of Oro Valley

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.  

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.  

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

SPECIAL INVITE FROM ROTARY CLUB OF ORO VALLEY Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony Come together in peace, unity, and hope for a better world. The Peace Pole is a global symbol of our shared hope for a culture of peace. May it inspire all who visit Steam Pump Ranch. All are welcome!  (And afterwards, enjoy a … Continue reading Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony

SPAP artists will be scattered around Steam Pump Ranch, creating plein‑air works inspired by the outbuildings, the farmers market, the Heritage Garden, and the sweeping views of Pusch Ridge and the Santa Catalinas. Guests are welcome to wander, watch, and enjoy the creative process. After the PaintOut, join them for a friendly artist Show & … Continue reading OVHS Hosts Plein Air Sonoran Plein Air Painters

Win Big with the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle! Come see the 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Roush® Edition—the grand prize car—on display at Steam Pump Ranch from 9 AM to noon on Saturday, October 10, 2026!  Purchase raffle tickets at the OVHS booth during the Farmers Market or inside the Pusch House Museum (free … Continue reading See the Truck You Could Win – Oct 10th at Steam Pump Ranch!

Help fill a foster child's plate Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a food staples drive.  Please stop by the Pusch House Museum and drop off condiments, peanut butter, jelly, syrup, canned goods, boxed goods, and spices. Gap Ministries 2026 Food Drive Flyer

United Way Days of Caring at Heritage Garden Compost_October 2025 Enjoy a day working with volunteers of the Oro Valley Historical Society in our Heritage Garden at historic Steam Pump Ranch. You'll be able to replicate the native people that came before us as we water, plant seeds, pick vegetables, prepare new garden beds, and … Continue reading United Way Days of Caring – For the OVHS Heritage Garden!