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SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Sun City Oro Valley - 40 Years of Progress
DESCRIPTION: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 nearly four decades. \nSponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society\, lLocal historian Jim Williams\, a 20‑year SCOV resident\, will share stories\, insights\, and little‑known details that bring this remarkable community to life. \nThis free presentation is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Donations to OVHS are appreciated and directly support our mission.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-sun-city-oro-valley/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
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SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Danger Road—Portraits of Travel Through the Sonoita
DESCRIPTION:Before the Sonoita Valley became known for rolling vineyards and breathtaking scenery\, it was a place of risk\, endurance\, and raw frontier drama. In the 18th and 19th centuries\, this region was considered a true “no man’s land”—a remote and unforgiving corridor where travelers faced threats from both nature and human conflict. Through stories of explorers\, soldiers\, settlers\, and Indigenous peoples\, Rick reveals how the Sonoita Valley became a crossroads of ambition\, resilience\, and cultural encounter. Today’s tranquil beauty hides a dramatic past—reminding us that the romance of the Southwest was forged through risk\, grit\, and the relentless pull of the unknown. \nA little about the presenter\, Rick Collins: \nRick is a retired National Park Ranger whose career was dedicated to preserving\, interpreting\, and sharing the rich cultural and natural history of Southern Arizona. Today\, Rick continues his service to history and preservation as Vice President of the Empire Ranch Foundation and as a board member of the Tubac Historical Society\, where he helps guide efforts to protect and interpret some of Arizona’s most significant historic places. He also coordinates the volunteers of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Mounted Color Guard\, leading public programs and ceremonial rides that bring the story of the Anza Expedition and the historic trail to life for audiences of all ages. Through his leadership\, storytelling\, and unwavering passion for heritage preservation\, Rick inspires a deeper understanding of the people\, cultures\, and landscapes that define Southern Arizona\, ensuring that these stories continue to be honored and shared for generations to come.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/danger-road-portraits-of-travel-through-the-sonoita-valley/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
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