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Discover this historic significance of Oracle Road/Historic Route 80. Can you imagine that the Oracle Road that we drive on almost every day was not paved until the 1930's? Come find out about this major artery's history.
History is all around us. After visiting the Pusch House Museum in the morning, why not head out to the Oracle Historical Society's presentation of the early years of one of Oracle's pioneer residents, William “Bill” Huggett. Bill Huggett was an early Arizona trail and tour guide, dude ranch operator, and purchased the 36,000-acre Oracle … Continue reading Special Event at ORACLE Historical Society
The historic Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley will be the starting point for this year’s Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation Spring Home Tour on Saturday, May 10. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Foundation has arranged a self-guided tour of historic ranches, dating from the 1800’s to the 1940’s that have never been featured on any … Continue reading Historic Ranches of North Tucson and Oracle Tour Presented by Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation
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!
See Watering the Cattle and More!Experience a glimpse of life at Steam Pump Ranch in the late 1800s through Watering the Cattle, a lively painting by local artist Dan Hoffbauer. Explore Dan’s stunning exhibit of desert landscapes now on display at the Oro Valley Public Library through July 15, 2025. Meet the Artist!Watch Dan bring … Continue reading Artist Exhibit – You Have to See This Painting – Watering the Cattle!
See Watering the Cattle and More! Experience a glimpse of life at Steam Pump Ranch in the late 1800s through Watering the Cattle, a lively painting by local artist Dan Hoffbauer. Explore Dan’s stunning exhibit of desert landscapes now on display at the Oro Valley Public Library through July 15, 2025. Meet the Artist! Watch … Continue reading Artist Exhibit – You Have to See This Painting – Watering the Cattle!
Typically, 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. However, due to scheduling conflicts, this meeting is moved from June 26th to July 2 and will be held in the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
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!
Celebrate the Launch of the new OVHS Website! We've got a new website, a fresh look, and a whole new vibe - and we can't wait to share it with you! Join us for a special presentation and walkthrough of the new Oro Valley Historical Society website. We'll show you how to navigate the site … Continue reading OVHS Website Orientation
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!
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
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
