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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
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
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
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
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!
NOTE: The October board meeting has been changed due to scheduling conflicts. Instead of the 22nd, the board meeting will be held on Friday, October 23rd at the Pusch House Museum. 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 … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
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
Watch creations come to life as Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) plein air artists capture the beauty of the Catalinas, historic ranch buildings and the Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch. The Oro Valley Historical Society is proud to offer you this opportunity to observe artists at work while they also enjoy the Heirloom Farmer's … Continue reading Mingle, Make & Munch with SAAG at Steam Pump Ranch
The Tucson Garden Club invites you to an inspiring session on beginning your own rose garden. Learn practical tips and insider advice from Terry Swartz, past President of the Tucson Rose Society, as he shares his favorite techniques for selecting, planting, and caring for roses in our desert climate. After the presentation, enjoy a guided … Continue reading How to Build Your New Rose Garden
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
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