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Event Series Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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. NOTE:  February 26th begins at 2:30PM All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! Meet OVHS President, Bob … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

OVHS Speaker’s Series: Earl Linwood Francis…An Arizona Life

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

✨ Step into the Legend of Earl Linwood Francis ✨ OVHS is thrilled to welcome our neighbors from the Oracle Historical Society as they share fascinating stories from just up the road! John Medley - Oracle Historical Society Join historian Royal John Medley from the Oracle Historical Society as he brings to life the colorful … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Earl Linwood Francis…An Arizona Life

Event Series Semi Quincentennial and Arizona Statehood

Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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.

Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival

Oro Valley Marketplace 12155 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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. OVHS Booth at SAACA Fall 2024 Be sure to look for our booth as Oro Valley Historical Society … Continue reading Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Household Essentials Drive for Gap Ministries

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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!

Event Series Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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 … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Event Series Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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 … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

OVHS Speaker’s Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Catesby Suter Catesby 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. For the last several years, she has taught monthly gardening classes … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs

Event Series Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting – Annual Update Meeting

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

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. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting – Annual Update Meeting