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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/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
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SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:While still open to the public\, we have combined our November and December Board Meetings into one which will be held on THURSDAY\, DECEMBER 4th at the Oro Valley Public Library.\nMeet OVHS President\, Bob Kellar! \nTypically\, 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. \n\nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive! \n  \nMeet our Board of Directors & Committee Chairs. \n  \nWelcome to Oro Valley\, Arizona! \n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251028T202735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202932Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone/
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/2025/10/Christmas-Train-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T161027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T224906Z
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SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Introduction to the Hohokam and Their Craft Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Hohokam and Ancestral Sonoran Desert People – \nJoin Mary Jo McMullen\, Tohono Chul volunteer and Tucson Museum of Art docent\, for an introduction to the people who lived in the Tucson Valley 1\,500 years ago.Explore how we learn about their culture through the artifacts they left behind — pottery\, jewelry\, petroglyphs\, clothing\, and acid-etched shells — and discover their remarkable craft traditions. \nPit House Replica at Steam Pump Ranch in the Heritage Garden. \nLearn more about our Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch.  Volunteer today!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-introduction-to-the-hohokam-and-their-craft-traditions/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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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-2/2025-11-08/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T101500
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
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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/2025-11-08/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-08/
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/2025/10/First-OVHS-Booth-at-the-Oro-Valley-Arts-in-the-Park-with-Pat-Spoerl-Jim-Kriegh-and-Dick-Eggerding-October-2005.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T160851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T160851Z
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SUMMARY:OVHS Website Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Launch of the new OVHS Website!\nWe’ve got a new website\, a fresh look\, and a whole new vibe – and we can’t wait to share it with you! \nJoin us for a special presentation and walkthrough of the new Oro Valley Historical Society website.  We’ll show you how to navigate the site and discover everything it has to offer – from local history and legends to notable characters\, walking tours\, and even how you can share our own stories. \nCome explore the digital side of Oro Valley’s past – see what’s new\, ask questions\, and get inspired!  To save a space or to be contacted for future classes\, Contact Us!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-website-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-01/
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/2025/10/First-OVHS-Booth-at-the-Oro-Valley-Arts-in-the-Park-with-Pat-Spoerl-Jim-Kriegh-and-Dick-Eggerding-October-2005.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250524T032624Z
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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. \nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-8/
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:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
UID:10000514-1760778000-1760788800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-10-18/2/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-10-18/1/
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/2025/10/First-OVHS-Booth-at-the-Oro-Valley-Arts-in-the-Park-with-Pat-Spoerl-Jim-Kriegh-and-Dick-Eggerding-October-2005.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250901T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
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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-2/2025-10-11/
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:20251011T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T101500
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
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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/2025-10-11/
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:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-10-11/
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/2025/08/Pump-House-Renovation-at-Steam-Pump-Ranch-2014_Full-View.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250524T032400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T195824Z
UID:10000445-1758808800-1758819600@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. \nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T153705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T224942Z
UID:10000454-1758718800-1758722400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Discovering the Gold Basin Meteorites: Unearthing Cosmic Treasures
DESCRIPTION: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 gold veins\, revealed an astonishing treasure: previously undiscovered meteorites. \nTwink will be joined by Dr. Larry Lebofsky\, Senior Education and Communication Specialist with the Planetary Science Institute. Dr. Lebofsky brings a wealth of expertise\, including roles with the Vatican Observatory Research Group and the Vatican Observatory Foundation. \nLearn how this discovery sparked scientific interest from the University of Arizona\, leading to classification and mapping efforts that continue to inform planetary science today. \nLearn more about this adventure and the meteorite display at the Pusch House Museum.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-discovering-the-gold-basin-meteorites-unearthing-cosmic-treasures/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
UID:10000458-1758358800-1758369600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
UID:10000457-1757754000-1757764800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250829T212346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T212346Z
UID:10000465-1757154600-1757158200@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/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T101500
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250901T162323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T162323Z
UID:10000476-1757150100-1757153700@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-1st-tour-915-am/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250821T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195955Z
UID:10000456-1757149200-1757160000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL museum Exhibit – Sept 6 – Oct 11 – Restoring the past\nProcter-Leiber House Second Story Collapse in 2008 \nDiscover 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 hours of work by volunteers and Town staff who preserved this community treasure. See how it all unfolded!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-restoring-the-past/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250524T032242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T200033Z
UID:10000444-1756389600-1756400400@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. \nAll are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits\, fundraisers\, community engagement\, and how to Keep Oro Valley History Alive!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/oro-valley-historical-society-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115047
CREATED:20250801T195953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T155314Z
UID:10000452-1755522000-1755527400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:OVHS Website Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Launch of the new OVHS Website!\nWe’ve got a new website\, a fresh look\, and a whole new vibe – and we can’t wait to share it with you! \nJoin us for a special presentation and walkthrough of the new Oro Valley Historical Society website.  We’ll show you how to navigate the site and discover everything it has to offer – from local history and legends to notable characters\, walking tours\, and even how you can share our own stories. \nCome explore the digital side of Oro Valley’s past – see what’s new\, ask questions\, and get inspired!  To save a space or to be contacted for future classes\, Contact Us!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-website-orientation/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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