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

Sun City Oro Valley, founded in 1987 as southern Arizona’s first retirement‑focused HOA, has grown into a lively community of 2,488 homes and an active, welcoming lifestyle for seniors nationwide. Join us to explore how Del Webb launched this new concept, how Sun City OV was planned and built, and how it has evolved over … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Sun City Oro Valley – 40 Years of Progress