BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Oro Valley Historical Society - ECPv6.11.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ovhistory.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oro Valley Historical Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194337Z
UID:10000548-1777107600-1777118400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town\, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-town-of-oro-valley/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oro-Valley-Seal-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251002T232004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T003134Z
UID:10000506-1776952800-1776963600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! \nMeet OVHS President\, Bob Kellar! \nWelcome to Oro Valley\, Arizona! \nMeet our Board of Directors & Committee Chairs.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-4/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Board-Meeting-Logo-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260313T191419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T191722Z
UID:10000562-1776603600-1776607200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Discovering the Gold Basin Meteorites: Unearthing Cosmic Treasures
DESCRIPTION:Our very own Twink Monrad is sharing her passion with the Oracle Historical Society as she recounts her adventures with Jim Kriegh\, the “Father of Oro Valley\,” in the search for meteorites in the Gold Basin of Mohave County. This region\, long known for its gold veins\, revealed an astonishing treasure: previously undiscovered meteorites. This discovery sparked scientific interest from the University of Arizona\, leading to classification and mapping efforts that continue to inform planetary science today. Acadia Ranch Museum\, 825 E. Mt. Lemmon Hwy.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/discovering-the-gold-basin-meteorites-unearthing-cosmic-treasures-2/
LOCATION:Oracle Historical Society\, 825 E Mt Lemmon Highway\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bashaws-Gold-Basin-Meteorite-Dig.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194337Z
UID:10000547-1776502800-1776513600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town\, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-town-of-oro-valley/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oro-Valley-Seal-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250702T172120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191935Z
UID:10000449-1776011400-1776022200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open for Special Event: A Taste of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhile you’re there\, swing by the Pusch House Museum. The Oro Valley Historical Society will have the doors open for this special event—stop in\, explore\, and get your history fix between bites and music! \n \n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-open-for-special-event-a-taste-of-oro-valley/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-Taste-of-Oro-Valley.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250901T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
UID:10000490-1775903400-1775907000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T101500
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
UID:10000484-1775898900-1775902500@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260310T225645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T225645Z
UID:10000561-1775898000-1775908800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Donation Drive for Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch
DESCRIPTION:We’re gearing up for a donation drive on April 11\, 2026\, to support our Heritage Garden!\nHelp 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. \n \n \n  \nClick here to access the interactive flyer or visit https://ovhistory.org/oro-valley-history/heritage-garden/ \nYour Donations Help These Projects Come to Life\nEvery contribution supports the continued growth and beauty of the Heritage Garden and surrounding spaces at Steam Pump Ranch. With your help\, we can: \n\nCreate a rose garden honoring Mathilda Pusch and the Procter Family\nContinue our organic gardening practices\nBeautify the area with new garden elements and peaceful seating spots\nGrow more plants\, herbs\, and crops\nEstablish a wildflower garden\nExpand our pollination garden\nPlant fruit trees\nAdd more native trees to support local wildlife\n\nEmail us at info@ovhistory.org — we’d love to hear from you.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/donation-drive-for-heritage-garden-at-steam-pump-ranch/
LOCATION:Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Heritage-Garden-Donation-Drive-April-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194337Z
UID:10000546-1775898000-1775908800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town\, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-town-of-oro-valley/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oro-Valley-Seal-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194337Z
UID:10000545-1775293200-1775304000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town\, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-town-of-oro-valley/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oro-Valley-Seal-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260218T170430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170430Z
UID:10000560-1774688400-1774699200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Household Essentials Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Gap Ministries is making a difference in our community – keeping bathrooms stocked! \nSwing by the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on March 28th\, 2026\, and support Gap Ministries by donating much‑needed bathroom essentials. \nThey’re collecting toilet paper\, toilet brushes\, plungers\, and air fresheners—simple items that make a big difference for local families!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-household-essentials-drive-for-gap-ministries-2/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gap-Ministries-Hygiene-Drive-March-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194337Z
UID:10000544-1774688400-1774699200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town\, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-town-of-oro-valley/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oro-Valley-Seal-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260227T181143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181144Z
UID:10000505-1774533600-1774544400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting - Annual Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  This is our Annual Update Meeting is held every March. \nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! \nMeet OVHS President\, Bob Kellar! \nWelcome to Oro Valley\, Arizona! \nMeet our Board of Directors & Committee Chairs.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-4-4/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Board-Meeting-Logo-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193828Z
UID:10000543-1774083600-1774094400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew\, changed\, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arizona-Flag.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251006T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T170607Z
UID:10000501-1773655200-1773662400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs
DESCRIPTION:Catesby Suter \nCatesby Suter has long been interested in plants and earned her Master of Science degree in Botany. After retiring from the City of Tucson as an Environmental Manager\, Catesby rediscovered her love of botany and became a UA Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. \nFor the last several years\, she has taught monthly gardening classes at the San Manuel Library and is now offering one of her latest classes: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs to the Oro Valley Historical Society. This class will touch briefly on the history of Iris cultivation\, planting techniques\, preparing and feeding the soil\, tips on dividing bulbs\, and examples of flowering bulbs that will grow in our region.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-caring-for-iris-and-other-bulbs/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sweetness-cinn-Iris.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oracle Historical Society":MAILTO:ohs@oraclehistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250901T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
UID:10000489-1773484200-1773487800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T101500
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
UID:10000483-1773479700-1773483300@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260218T165735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170232Z
UID:10000559-1773478800-1773489600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Household Essentials Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Gap Ministries is making a difference in our community – keeping bathrooms stocked! \nSwing 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. \nThey’re collecting toilet paper\, toilet brushes\, plungers\, and air fresheners—simple items that make a big difference for local families!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-household-essentials-drive-for-gap-ministries/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gap-Ministries-Hygiene-Drive-March-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193828Z
UID:10000542-1773478800-1773489600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew\, changed\, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arizona-Flag.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260208T174304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T185606Z
UID:10000558-1772877600-1772985600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Spring Foodie\, Art & Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day exploring fine art in an open-air setting surrounded by one of Tucson’s most beautiful destinations. From painting and sculpture to jewelry\, ceramics\, and mixed media\, each booth offers something unique\, inviting conversation\, discovery\, and connection. \nOVHS Booth at SAACA Fall 2024 \nBe sure to look for our booth as Oro Valley Historical Society volunteers love sharing stories\, answering questions\, and giving visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Oro Valley and the surrounding area. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to town\, you’ll find something to learn\, enjoy\, and take with you. \n \nArt State Arizona (formerly SAACA) is a nonprofit reimagining what’s possible when arts and culture are treated not as luxuries—but as essential infrastructure.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-spring-foodie-art-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Marketplace\, 12155 North Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Oro-Valley-Spring-Festival-of-the-Arts-Logo-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Art State Arizona":MAILTO:info@artstateaz.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193828Z
UID:10000541-1772874000-1772884800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew\, changed\, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arizona-Flag.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193828Z
UID:10000540-1772269200-1772280000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew\, changed\, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arizona-Flag.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250930T004811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T224825Z
UID:10000491-1772204400-1772208000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Earl Linwood Francis...An Arizona Life
DESCRIPTION:✨ Step into the Legend of Earl Linwood Francis ✨ \nOVHS is thrilled to welcome our neighbors from the Oracle Historical Society as they share fascinating stories from just up the road! \nJohn Medley – Oracle Historical Society \nJoin historian Royal John Medley from the Oracle Historical Society as he brings to life the colorful story of Earl Linwood Francis (1931–1966) – an adventurer\, miner\, prospector\, dreamer\, and iconoclast whose spirit still lingers in the hills of Oracle. \nWho was Earl? A bold character who chased fortune\, defied convention\, and left behind a trail of larger-than-life tales. From mining escapades to boundary-pushing dreams\, his short but extraordinary life became woven into the very fabric of Oracle’s history.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-earl-linwood-francis-an-arizona-life/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Oracle-Historical-Society-Web-Page-Image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oracle Historical Society":MAILTO:ohs@oraclehistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260128T181308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181544Z
UID:10000504-1772116200-1772125200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OVHS Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month at 2:00pm at the Oro Valley Public Library. \nNOTE:  February 26th begins at 2:30PM\nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! \nMeet OVHS President\, Bob Kellar! \nWelcome to Oro Valley\, Arizona! \nMeet our Board of Directors & Committee Chairs.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-4-3/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Board-Meeting-Logo-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260126T174529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T174529Z
UID:10000555-1771664400-1771675200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Kitchen Supply Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nGap Ministries is making a difference in our community—fueling futures one meal at a time! \nVisit them outside the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on February 14 and 21\, 2026\, to donate items for their kitchen: resealable plastic bags\, canned vegetables\, and dish soap. \nYour donations help Gap Ministries prepare meals\, train students\, and care for our neighbors. \n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-kitchen-supply-drive-for-gap-ministries/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gap-Ministries-Kitchen-Drive-Flyer-February-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260101T000046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T001651Z
UID:10000549-1771664400-1771675200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Home Items Drive for Habitat for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Refresh Your Home & Build Hope: HabiStore’s Donation Drive\nStart the new year by making space for what matters. The HabiStore invites you to join a community movement that turns your gently used home items into the foundation for safe\, affordable housing in Tucson. \nAs the year ends\, many of us look to clear out clutter and refresh our living spaces. Instead of sending quality items to the landfill\, you can give them a powerful second act. Every piece of furniture\, every appliance\, and every box of building materials you donate is sold at the HabiStore to raise critical funds for Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Your donation directly helps local families build strength\, stability\, and independence. \nYour Donations Build Homes. Here’s What We Need:\nYou can help by donating any of the following new or gently used items: \n\n\n\n\n\nFurniture: Sofas\, tables\, chairs\, cabinets\, and bedroom sets.\nAppliances: Working refrigerators\, stoves\, washers\, and dryers.\nHome Improvement: Windows\, doors\, lighting fixtures\, and tools.\nBuilding Materials: Unused paint\, lumber\, flooring\, and hardware.\nHome Goods: Rugs\, art\, decor\, and patio furniture.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to easily Donate:\nDrop off your items at the Oro Valley Historical Society’s special donation drive at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch — or schedule a free pickup for larger furniture\, appliances\, and donations. \nNote:  the museum is at the south end of the property (opposite side from the beginning of the farmer’s market).  Drive down past the chicken coops and restrooms and you’ll see the Pusch House Museum.  Habitat for Humanity Tucson volunteers will be there to collect your donations! \n\n\n\n \nYour contribution does more than clear your space. It builds homes\, strengthens our community\, and protects the environment by keeping tons of reusable goods out of landfills. Thank you for being a part of our mission to build a better Tucson\, one donation at a time.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-home-items-drive-for-habitat-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HabiStorelogo_stacked_black-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Habitat for Humanity%C2%AE Tucson":MAILTO:https://habitattucson.org/contact/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20251125T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193828Z
UID:10000539-1771664400-1771675200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew\, changed\, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arizona-Flag.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250901T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
UID:10000488-1771065000-1771068600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20260128T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170159Z
UID:10000556-1771061400-1771068600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on Stone Tool–Making Demonstration at the Heritage Garden
DESCRIPTION:Lots of extra events hosted by your Oro Valley Historical Society on Valentine’s Day! \nCome on out to Steam Pump Ranch and discover all the things that OVHS has planned for you: \n\nAmerica’s Semiquincentennial exhibit\, 9am-noon\nA kitchen supply donation drive supporting Gap Ministries\, 9am-noon\nGuided nature walks beginning at 9:15am and 10:30am\n\n AND New on the 14th… \nJoin us in the Heritage Garden from 9:30–11:30 a.m. for a hands-on stone tool–making demonstration with archaeologist and garden volunteer John Barthelme. Using obsidian he provides (along with safety gear)\, kids can watch—and some may try—the ancient craft. Replica human and prehuman skulls and African animal bones will also be on display. Adults are welcome to observe and participate\, too. \nOur Tours and Museum visits are free\, but donations are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/hands-on-stone-tool-making-demonstration-at-the-heritage-garden/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Heritage-Garden-Corn-with-Pusch-Peak-Behind.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T101500
DTSTAMP:20260429T185738
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
UID:10000482-1771060500-1771064100@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR