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A Hard-Fought Birth: Arizona’s Road to Statehood
The Pusch House Museum Operated by the Oro Valley Historical Society
Honoring Heritage: The Story of the Burden Basket
The OV Chamber Foundation Makes Permanent Signage at Steam Pump Ranch Possible!
Gertrude Pusch’s Wedding Shawl Preserved!
Gertrude’s “Tootsie” Steamer Trunk – Beauty revisited
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Walking Tour: Locate Art Sculptures Throughout Steam Pump Ranch
Walking Tour: What are ALL Those Buildings at Steam Pump Ranch?
The History of Public Art in Oro Valley by Dick Eggerding
Oro Valley’s 1% for Public Art Program: Commercial Construction
Get the Scoop on the Huckelberry Loop!
Public Art in Oro Valley: Gail Munden
Hike: Helpful Tips to Find the Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyphs
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Public Art in Oro Valley
Local Artist Dan Hoffbauer Wins SAAG Award (& Supports OVHS, too!)
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Walking Tour: Discover Florence’s Hidden History
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George Pusch Era 1874-1925
George Pusch Family History: Story #2
OVHS Video Series: History of George Pusch and Steam Pump Ranch
Henry King Zipf (1956 – 2023)
Restoring the George Pusch House at Steam Pump Ranch
The Story of the Pusch Family Crest
George Pusch Family History: Story #1
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Other Notable Locals
Marjorie Kriegh: A Woman Who Helped Build Oro Valley
From Homestead to Hospitality: Watson and Nason Families
Johann Zellweger’s Arizona Story
The Making of Rooney Ranch
The Wilson Legacy and the Making of Tohono Chul
Buster Bailey: A Life Carved from Desert Grit
Suffrage, Temperance, and a Taste for Moonshine
Mount Lemmon’s Namesake: A Trailblazing Botanist
Jim Kriegh: A True Oro Valley Legend
Local Author Jim Williams Wins 2025 AASLH Award of Excellence!
Carlos Rivera: A Life of Hard Work, Family and Ranching
William “Idaho Bill” and Matilda Sutherland: AZ Homesteaders
Apache “Shis-Inday” Leaders / Chiefs
Jim and Catherine Reidy: AZ Homesteaders (The Rattlesnake Queen of Arizona)
William “Curly” Neal: Connecting Tucson with Oracle and Mammoth
Hugo O’Conór: Founder of Presidio San Agustín del Tucson
Lady Suffolk Makes a Life in Tucson and Oracle
Ina Gittings:
A Pioneer in Education, Athletics, and Homesteading
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Just Kidding Around!
Spirits Stir at Steam Pump Ranch
KGUN 9 Visits Steam Pump Ranch to Celebrate 20 Years of OVHS!
Our Garden Just Got an Upgrade!
Grateful for our new website!
Events
The Holidays Include Everyone!
The Holidays Include Everyone!
The Holidays Include Everyone!
The Holidays Include Everyone!
The Holidays Include Everyone!
OVHS Speaker's Series: What We Are Learning About B2- About B1 and Beyond
Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Snack Drive for Edge High School Sponsored by Rotary Club of OV
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
OVHS Speaker's Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting
OVHS Speaker's Series: Earl Linwood Francis...An Arizona Life
Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a School Supply Drive for Treasures 4 Teachers
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Museum Open for Special Event: A Taste of Oro Valley
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
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
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Donate
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