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Visit our booth to learn about OVHS and share your Oro Valley memories!

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Visit our booth to learn about OVHS and share your Oro Valley memories!

Attending the Oro Valley Rotary event? OVHS will open the Pusch House Museum to complement the music, food, drinks, and fun! Wander over!

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.
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 and what makes it so special.
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 and what makes it so special.

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.

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!

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