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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

Event Series Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

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

SPECIAL museum Exhibit - Sept 6 - Oct 11 - Restoring the past Procter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 Discover the story behind Steam Pump Ranch before it became town property — and the remarkable effort it took to bring its historic buildings back to life. This exhibit highlights the vision, persuasion, and countless … Continue reading Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

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

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a clothing drive every Saturday for four weeks at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. Saturdays only: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4. Urgent Need: Boys’ and girls’ pants and shorts (sizes 6–16), new … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

Event Series Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

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

SPECIAL museum Exhibit - Sept 6 - Oct 11 - Restoring the past Procter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 Discover the story behind Steam Pump Ranch before it became town property — and the remarkable effort it took to bring its historic buildings back to life. This exhibit highlights the vision, persuasion, and countless … Continue reading Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

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

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a clothing drive every Saturday for four weeks at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. Saturdays only: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4. Urgent Need: Boys’ and girls’ pants and shorts (sizes 6–16), new … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

OVHS Speaker’s Series: Discovering the Gold Basin Meteorites: Unearthing Cosmic Treasures

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

Join us at the Oro Valley Public Library for a fascinating presentation by Twink Monrad, Lifetime Oro Valley Historical Society Supporter and Board Member, 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 … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Discovering the Gold Basin Meteorites: Unearthing Cosmic Treasures

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. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive!

Event Series Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

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

SPECIAL museum Exhibit - Sept 6 - Oct 11 - Restoring the past Procter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 Discover the story behind Steam Pump Ranch before it became town property — and the remarkable effort it took to bring its historic buildings back to life. This exhibit highlights the vision, persuasion, and countless … Continue reading Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

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

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a clothing drive every Saturday for four weeks at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. Saturdays only: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4. Urgent Need: Boys’ and girls’ pants and shorts (sizes 6–16), new … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Food Drive for ICS

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

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We're partnering with Interfaith Community Services (ICS) to host a one-day food drive on Saturday, October 4th at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. What to Donate Holiday Items: Instant, canned, or fresh potatoes and yams Cranberry sauce Canned veggies, especially green … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Food Drive for ICS

Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

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

SPECIAL museum Exhibit - Sept 6 - Oct 11 - Restoring the past Procter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 Discover the story behind Steam Pump Ranch before it became town property — and the remarkable effort it took to bring its historic buildings back to life. This exhibit highlights the vision, persuasion, and countless … Continue reading Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past

Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries

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

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a clothing drive every Saturday for four weeks at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. Saturdays only: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4. Urgent Need: Boys’ and girls’ pants and shorts (sizes 6–16), new … Continue reading Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries