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  • September 2026

  • Sat 19
    Collage of Steam Pump House, Plaque and Museum for Home Page

    Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Wed 23
    3 uniformed soldiers standing around a US Signal Serviced Heliograph 1898

    OVHS Speaker’s Series: Heliograph – Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight

    September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    During the 1880s in Arizona, United States Army soldiers used high-quality sunlight reflecting heliographs for communication throughout the state. Join OVHS as retired CIA Intelligence Analyst, Lee Krsiean, explains how this technique kept soldiers and settlers safe. This free presentation is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Donations to OVHS are appreciated and directly … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Heliograph – Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight

  • Thu 24
    OVHS Board Meeting Event Image

    Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

    September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oro Valley Historical Society Board 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. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! Meet OVHS President, Bob Kellar! Welcome to … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

  • Sat 26
    Collage of Steam Pump House, Plaque and Museum for Home Page

    Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

    September 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • October 2026

  • Sat 3
    Collage of Steam Pump House, Plaque and Museum for Home Page

    Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

    October 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Wed 7

    OVHS Speaker’s Series: Laugh & Learn with Cartoons

    October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Roger Nichols, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, and Oro Valley Historical Society Board member has spent years collecting cartoons that explore American Indians in many aspects of America's story including the Norse forays into North America more than 1,000 years ago to NASA's modern-day space missions, military events, treaty negotiations, immigration, sports mascots, … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Laugh & Learn with Cartoons

  • Sat 10
    Collage of Steam Pump House, Plaque and Museum for Home Page

    Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

    October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Sat 10
    Picture of a red truck that is up for the Jim Click Raffle

    See the Truck You Could Win – Oct 10th at Steam Pump Ranch!

    October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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!

  • Sat 10
    Saguaro Cactus in the Sunset, Paul Canez

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

    October 10 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Sat 10
    Saguaro Cactus in the Sunset, Paul Canez

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

    October 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Sat 17
    Collage of Steam Pump House, Plaque and Museum for Home Page

    Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed

    October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pusch House Museum Tours – History, Unboxed
    Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    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

  • Thu 22
    OVHS Board Meeting Event Image

    Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

    October 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oro Valley Historical Society Board 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. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! Meet OVHS President, Bob Kellar! Welcome to … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

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Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N. Oracle Road
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
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  • About Us
    • About Oro Valley Historical Society
    • Board of Directors & Committee Chairs
    • Mission, Vision & Strategic Plan
    • Society Documents
    • Download Our Brochure
    • Visit Us!
    • Contact Us
    • Professional Partnerships & Affiliations
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Keep Up with Everything Happening in Oro Valley!
  • Oro Valley History
    • Discover Oro Valley Roots
    • George Pusch Era 1874-1925
    • Steam Pump Ranch 1874-Present
    • Procter-Leiber Era 1938-2007
    • Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch
    • Petroglyphs
    • Meteorites…Right Here in Oro Valley!
    • Collections & Research
    • Other Notable Locals
    • OVHS Video Library
  • Explore More
    • Other Things to Do in Oro Valley
    • Hikes
    • Educational Walking Tours
    • Public Art in Oro Valley
    • Explore Other Museums & Historic Sites
    • Cemetery Tours
  • News & Updates
    • Latest Highlights and Happenings with OVHS
    • OVHS Newsletter Archives
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Support OVHS
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Request a Private Tour
    • Contact Us
    • Sign Up for Our Newsletter