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SUMMARY:America’s Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:The Semiquincentennial is here!  It’s time to celebrate the United States 250-year anniversary.  The Oro Valley Historical Society will be celebrating in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch in a three-part series beginning January 10.  The first part will feature the beginnings of our nation\, who was involved\, what parts they played\, what obstacles they encountered.  Join us as we exhibit the start of our nation. \nAlso\, on that day\, we will welcome Treasures 4 Teachers as part of our “Be Our Ranch Guest” program – non-profits\, helping non-profits.  Teachers are in need of supplies as the second semester begins\, and they are requesting rubber bands\, packs of construction paper\, pink erasers\, glue (any kind)\, dry-erase markers\, craft feathers\, sandpaper\, white-out\, and pencil sharpeners.  Help students and their teachers succeed by making a donation. \nIn addition\, our naturalist will be back to guide two gentle one-hour tours of the Ranch and share information about the plants\, animals\, geography\, and history of the people who lived at the Ranch up until 2007.  The tours take place at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and end at the Heritage Garden\, maintained by the Oro Valley Historical Society\, where you will see what winter crops have been planted and a replica of a Hohokam pit house.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/americas-semiquincentennial/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251202T213001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213001Z
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SUMMARY:Holidays are for Everyone! - Last Chance
DESCRIPTION:This is the last Saturday to view the Oro Valley Historical Society’s theme display\, “Holidays are for Everyone!”  See the multi-cultural holiday practices that have been enjoyed in our area for many decades.  Next week will be a whole new exhibit as we celebrate our NEW year.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information.  The tours are free\, and donations are gladly accepted. \nEnjoy the Heirloom Farmers’ Market\, take a stroll to the Pusch House Museum to see the display\, and keep the holiday feeling alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/holidays-are-for-everyone-last-chance/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251124T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T160127Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tradition at the Pusch House Museum
DESCRIPTION:The holiday tradition continues at the Pusch House Museum with the Oro Valley Historical Society’s display of many cultural practices that are still relevant in our community today.  Enjoy the festive feeling as you enter the Museum!  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. \nTours of the Museum are free\, with donations gladly accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/holiday-tradition-at-the-pusch-house-museum/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251114T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T171445Z
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SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society - Holiday Traditions
DESCRIPTION:It’s holiday time\, and the Oro Valley Historical Society will showcase many of the holiday traditions we celebrate in our community! Volunteers will be on hand to show you through the Museum\, answer any questions you might have\, and provide additional information.\n\nIn addition\, you can join our naturalist on two gentle one-hour guided tours of Steam Pump Ranch to learn about the flora\, fauna\, and folks who lived there. Tours are at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The tours end at the Society-maintained Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the items growing there and how they have sustained our community for thousands of years. A visit to the replica of a pit house is included\, allowing you to see how those who came before us lived.\n\nTours of the Museum and the Ranch are free\, with donations gladly accepted to help keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society-holiday-traditions/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251110T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T155819Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:The Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch continues its exhibit\, “The Holidays Include Everyone!“\, which showcases the diverse cultural holiday traditions enjoyed in our community. Volunteers will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information. Visits to the Museum are free\, with donations gladly accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive! \nAs part of our ‘Be Our Ranch Guest’ program this year (non-profits helping non-profits)\, the Rotary Club is asking for donations for students at Edge High School that include tangerines\, assorted bags of chips and snacks\, and Haribo Gold Gummi Bears. The Rotary Club of Oro Valley proudly supports Edge students with funds and resources for school supplies\, tutoring\, field trips\, and vocational counseling. \nEdge High School is a nonprofit public charter school that provides an alternative to traditional education for youth who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of the public school system. Along with academics\, Edge offers personalized counseling and support to help students succeed and graduate. Stop by and meet members of the Rotary Club of Oro Valley and Edge High School students. When you make a tax-deductible donation toward filling a holiday stocking of needed supplies for each Edge student\, you’ll receive a holiday card and candy cane as a token of thanks. Plus\, the donation will put you in the holiday spirit! \nGap Ministries will return to the Pusch House Museum for one last request for toys for foster children.  Their wish list includes new and unwrapped dolls\, books\, Lego® Sets\, ear pods\, craft kits\, sports balls\, games\, RC cars\, makeup sets and mirrors\, Fidget toys\, and trains.  Gap thanks you for your generosity! \nShop at the Heirloom Farmers’ Market\, make a donation towards youth education\, and learn a little more about the holidays.  What a great way to start your Saturday morning!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/89349/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251104T224324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T224324Z
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SUMMARY:OV HIstoric Society - The Holidays Include Everyone
DESCRIPTION:“The Holidays Include Everyone” is the new theme in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch.  Come see how other cultures celebrate this time of year.  The Museum is open every Saturday (except November 29) from 9 a.m. until noon.  Volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide additional information.  Tours are complimentary\, and donations are gratefully accepted. \nThis will be the last day that you will be able to buy tickets for the Jim Click Raffle this year from the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Remember – all proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Society\, and you could be driving a Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige in the new year!  Tickets are only $25.00 each or 5 for $100.00.  What a deal\, and you will be helping to keep Oro Valley history alive. \nThis will also be the last day you will be able to contribute to Gap Ministries in November as they continue their request for pasta and pasta sauce (glass jars are ok) AND for toys for foster kids (new and unwrapped) such as dolls\, books\, LEGO sets\, ear pods\, craft kits\, sports balls\, games\, RC cars\, makeup sets and mirrors\, fidget toys\, trains. \nhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RXWAU4A6GVEH?ref_=wl_share&blm_aid=198969345 \nDo some shopping at the Heirloom Farmers’ Market\, donate for a very good cause\, and visit the Oro Valley Historical Society at the Pusch House Museum as we kick off the holidays – history loves company!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historic-society-the-holidays-include-everyone/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250806T232536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090932Z
UID:10002644-1763557200-1763560800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Mary Jo McMullen\, a volunteer at Tohono Chul and a docent at the Tucson Museum of Art\, will give us an introduction to the Hohokam Culture and the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People who lived in the Tucson valley 1500 years ago.  We learn about the culture and the people from the artifacts they left behind.  Known for their expertise in many craft traditions\, we will explore their pottery\, jewelry\, petroglyphs\, clothing and acid etched shells.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society-presentation-2/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20251104T222416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T213735Z
UID:10002896-1763197200-1763208000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:OV Historical Society - Last Chance!
DESCRIPTION:This will be your last opportunity to view the exhibit honoring the founding of the Oro Valley Historical Society 20 years ago!  Don’t miss the meteorite collection of Jim Kriegh\, the Father of Oro Valley.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive! \nGap Ministries continues its request for new or gently used shoes and clothing for their foster kids\, sizes 6 – 16.  In addition\, they are asking for pasta and pasta sauce\, and any toys listed on this website.  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RXWAU4A6GVEH?ref_=wl_share&blm_aid=198969345 \nDon’t forget to buy your tickets for the Jim Click raffle to win a Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige vehicle or a round-trip ticket for two anywhere in the world\, or $5\,000 – your choice if you win!  All proceeds benefit the Oro Valley Historical Society\, and we would appreciate your support!\n\n\nGap Ministries continues to request pasta and pasta sauce\, as well as new\, unwrapped toys for kids\, including dolls\, books\, LEGO sets\, earbuds\, craft kits\, sports balls\, games\, RC cars\, makeup sets and mirrors\, fidget toys\, and trains.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historical-society-last-chance-2/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250804T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190936Z
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SUMMARY:Pusch House Museum - 20th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society exhibit in the Pusch House Museum continues with our 20th anniversary celebration of our founding and the display of Jim Kriegh’s worldwide meteorite collection.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive! \nJoin 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 including 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. \nTours at 9:15 and 10:30 \nWe Care Tucson is requesting donations of old or new computers\, laptops\, tablets\, cell phones\, and other small electronics (no appliances or furniture).  All devices will be securely wiped of personal information\, and a certificate of destruction is available upon request.  These items will be refurbished or repurposed to benefit the Tucson community. \nGap Ministries continues its request for pasta and pasta sauce as well as new\, unwrapped toys for kids – dolls\, books\, LEGO sets\, ear pods\, craft kits\, sports balls\, games\, RC cars\, makeup sets and mirrors\, fidget toys\, trains
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/pusch-house-museum-20th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250804T144605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090937Z
UID:10002635-1761987600-1761998400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:OV Historical Society & Sol Dog Lodge
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its exhibit of the founding of the Society and the display of Jim Kriegh’s meteorite collection.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive! \nIn addition\, from 9 a.m. to noon\, Sol Dog Lodge will be at the Pusch House Museum collecting donations for Sol Dog Lodge and the Marana Food Bank to help families care for their beloved pets.  Cans and bags (even opened ones) are welcome!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historical-society-sol-dog-lodge/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250804T144237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090937Z
UID:10002634-1761382800-1761393600@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:OV Historical Society - Happy 20th!
DESCRIPTION:See how the Oro Valley Historical Society was born as we celebrate our 20th anniversary!  Who thought it was a good idea?  Why was it important?  What was the process to make it a reality? All those questions will be answered in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch.  In addition\, on display will be Jim Kriegh’s meteorite collection with samples from around the world.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historical-society-happy-20th/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250804T143936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090937Z
UID:10002633-1760778000-1760788800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:How did the Oro Valley Historical Society come about?  The exhibit this month will dive into the beginnings of the Society\, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.  Included in our display will be meteorites from around the world\, including Jim Kriegh’s meteorite collection.  Jim has been referred to as the Father of Oro Valley\, and along with two others\, founded the Oro Valley Historical Society and was instrumental in the Town’s acquisition of Steam Pump Ranch.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141321
CREATED:20250804T143636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090938Z
UID:10002632-1760173200-1760184000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Pusch House Museum - "Restoring the Past"
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last day to view the exhibit “Restoring the Past” in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch.  See the Ranch before the Town purchases the property and the process involved in the restoration of the buildings to the stature deserving of designation on the National Register of Historic Buildings.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are most welcome to keep Oro Valley history alive! \nAnd while at the Ranch\, make sure you see the Grand Prize being offered in the Jim Click Raffle\, a new 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige (MSRP $54\,510). The Society has made arrangements to have the actual vehicle at the Ranch\, so that you can see what you might be driving this winter.  Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100\, and ALL proceeds benefit the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Help the Society while giving yourself the opportunity to have a new ride! \nJoin 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 including 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. \nTours at 9:15 and 10:30
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/pusch-house-museum-restoring-the-past/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250828T223535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T223746Z
UID:10002742-1759759200-1759766400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:OVHS Speakers Series: The History of the Empire Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join Marti Conroy\, Board Member of the Empire Ranch Foundation as she shares the history of the Empire Ranch in Sonita from the purchase by Walter Vail in 1876 to the present.  How did a man from New Jersey decide to come to Arizona to purchase a ranch and then grow it from 160 acres to 1 million acres by the time of his death in 1906?  Hear his fascinating story and learn about various discoveries that await you in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. \nMarti will also give us an update on the Cowboy Festival activities scheduled at the Ranch from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on November 1.  You won’t want to miss the music\, food trucks\, trail rides and entertainment.  Join us for a sneak preview! \nPresentations sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society are free\, and donations are gladly accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ovhs-speakers-series-the-history-of-the-empire-ranch/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250804T143206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090939Z
UID:10002631-1759568400-1759579200@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society Hosts ICS Food Drive and Gap Ministries Event
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society welcomes Interfaith Community Services to the Pusch House Museum!  ICS will be at the Ranch from 9 a.m. to noon\, collecting much-needed donations for the upcoming fall and winter season.  Items needed include instant\, canned\, or fresh potatoes and yams\, cranberry sauce\, canned vegetables\, especially green beans and corn\, boxed and bagged stuffing mix\, boxed baking mixes (such as Bisquick or Jiffy)\, gravy mix or canned gravy\, canned pumpkin\, and cream of mushroom soup.  In addition\, regular pantry items will be welcome\, including peanut butter\, canned meats (such as tuna\, chicken\, and Spam)\, meals in pop-top cans (like chili and ravioli)\, canned pasta sauce (please use cans\, not glass)\, pasta\, and canned fruits and vegetables. \nOn October 4\, from 9 a.m. to noon\, this will be the last day to help Gap Ministries with its request for gently used jeans and shorts (sizes 6-16) to be donated to foster kids. \nWe hope you will support our non-profit organizations\, Gap Ministries and Interfaith Community Services\, by attending Steam Pump Ranch and making a donation. \nVisit the historic Steam Pump Ranch to help those less fortunate\, enjoy the Heirloom Farmers’ Market\, and see the exhibit at the Pusch House Museum.  The display features the history and the restoration of the buildings on the property\, which was a working ranch for over 100 years.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society-welcomes-interfaith-community-services-food-drive/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250804T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090939Z
UID:10002630-1758963600-1758974400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Pusch House Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its exhibit in the Pusch House Museum\, featuring the restoration of historic Steam Pump Ranch in the early 2000s.  The Ranch\, which has been continuously occupied from the late 1800s until 2008\, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and the renovation was extensive.  Visit to see how the Town of Oro Valley has protected this historic gem.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Oro Valley history alive! \nBe Our Ranch Guest! \nA new program that involves non-profits helping other non-profits. \nIn honor of our 20th anniversary\, The Oro Valley Historical Society is inviting non-profits to expand their scope at the historic Steam Pump Ranch on Saturdays from now until the end of April. \nFrom 9 a.m. to noon\, Gap Ministries will be at the Pusch House Museum collecting your gently used jeans and shorts (sizes 6 -16)\, which will be donated to foster kids. \nWe hope you will support our non-profit\, Gap Ministries\, by attending Steam Pump Ranch and making a donation.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/pusch-house-museum/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250806T232229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090934Z
UID:10002643-1758718800-1758722400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Twink Monrad\, Board Member of the Oro Valley Historical Society\, and Lifetime Supporter\, will give a presentation on meteorites\, specifically those found in the Gold Basin in Mohave County.  This area has garnered a lot of attention lately due to gold veins discovered in this area.  Interestingly enough\, the area is also known for meteorite discoveries\, and it is not uncommon for people to find them using metal detectors while searching for gold nuggets.  And that’s what Twink did!  She will tell you about her findings when she searched along with the Father of Oro Valley\, Jim Kriegh.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society-presentation/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250804T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090939Z
UID:10002629-1758358800-1758369600@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Pusch House Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its exhibit in the Pusch House Museum\, featuring the restoration of historic Steam Pump Ranch in the early 2000s.  The Ranch\, which has been continuously occupied from the late 1800s until 2008\, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and the renovation was extensive.  Visit to see how the Town of Oro Valley has protected this historic gem.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Oro Valley history alive! \nBe Our Ranch Guest! \nA new program that involves non-profits helping other non-profits. \nIn honor of our 20th anniversary\, The Oro Valley Historical Society is inviting non-profits to expand their scope at the historic Steam Pump Ranch on Saturdays from now until the end of April. \nFrom 9 a.m. to noon\, Gap Ministries will be at the Pusch House Museum collecting your gently used jeans and shorts (sizes 6 -16)\, which will be donated to foster kids. \nWe hope you will support our non-profit\, Gap Ministries\, by attending Steam Pump Ranch and making a donation.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/pusch-house-museum/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250804T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090939Z
UID:10002628-1757754000-1757764800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Pusch House Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its exhibit in the Pusch House Museum\, featuring the restoration of historic Steam Pump Ranch in the early 2000s.  The Ranch\, which has been continuously occupied from the late 1800s until 2008\, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and the renovation was extensive.  Visit to see how the Town of Oro Valley has protected this historic gem.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Oro Valley history alive! \nBe Our Ranch Guest! \nA new program that involves non-profits helping other non-profits. \nIn honor of our 20th anniversary\, The Oro Valley Historical Society is inviting non-profits to expand their scope at the historic Steam Pump Ranch on Saturdays from now until the end of April. \nFrom 9 a.m. to noon\, Gap Ministries will be at the Pusch House Museum collecting your gently used jeans and shorts (sizes 6 -16)\, which will be donated to foster kids. \nWe hope you will support our non-profit\, Gap Ministries\, by attending Steam Pump Ranch and making a donation.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/pusch-house-museum/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250804T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T090940Z
UID:10002627-1757149200-1757160000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:The Pusch House Museum Opens Today!
DESCRIPTION:The Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch opens today at 9 a.m.!  We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Oro Valley Historical Society with our exhibit “Restoring the Past”.   The display will feature the restoration history of the structures listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings at the Ranch.  Visitors will be able to see how this Ranch\, occupied in the late 1800s by George Pusch’s family and lived in continuously for over 100 years\, has been renovated\, allowing the public to experience life as it was long before Oro Valley was established.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information.  Tours of the Museum are free\, and donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Oro Valley history alive! \nJoin us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch\, where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, including 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. \nTours 9:15 and 10:30
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/the-pusch-house-museum-opens-today/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250422T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T210158Z
UID:10002258-1746867600-1746878400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation Spring Home Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCelebrating 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 of their annual tours.  Attendees will see exceptional examples of Arizona ranches that helped shape the architectural and cultural identity of the Southwest on an unforgettable journey through Arizona’s past. \nSteam Pump Ranch is located at 10901 North Oracle Road\, and registrants will pick up a map\, wristband\, and shoe covers at the registration table in front of the Pusch House Museum on the Ranch anytime between 9 a.m. and noon.  \nDocents from the Oro Valley Historical Society will be at the Ranch to provide information about the Ranch – the buildings\, past residents\, heritage gardens\, historical aspects of the ranch\, and why it is called Steam Pump Ranch! \nOn that day from 8 a.m. – noon\, the Heirloom Farmers’ Market and the Makers’ Market will also be available to visitors to the Ranch. Home Tour signs will guide visitors to the check in point in front of the museum for the Historic Home Tour\, and you will have the opportunity to shop for fresh foods and locally made crafts while at the Ranch before you start your journey to Oracle. \nFor tickets to the Historic Home Tour visit https://preservetucson.org \nFor information about the Oro Valley Historical Society visit www.ovhistory.org\nThe Oro Valley Historical Society looks forward to welcoming you to Oro Valley on the start of your journey as we strive to keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/tucson-historic-preservation-foundation-spring-home-tour/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T224512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T224513Z
UID:10002182-1745658000-1745668800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street - Last Chance
DESCRIPTION:LAST CHANCE!  Come visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the Oro Valley Historical Society’s final exhibit for the season.  You will learn so much about “Historic Route 80”.  The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the self-guided tours are free\, with donations gladly accepted.  Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions.  Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company!  \nWe would like to thank all visitors to the Pusch House Museum this season and appreciate your help as we keep Oro Valley history alive.  We’ll see you back at the Ranch in September!\nSteam Pump Ranch is located at 10901 North Oracle Road
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street-last-chance/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T222632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T182346Z
UID:10002181-1745053200-1745064000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street & Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:You drive it almost every day\, but do you know its history?  Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the full story.  The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the exhibit will be available every Saturday until April 26.  Tours of the Museum are free and self-guided\, with donations gladly accepted.  Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions.  Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company!  \nIn addition to visiting the Museum\, you can take a one-hour guided walking tour of the Ranch with naturalist\, Paul Canez.  He will talk about who lived at the Ranch as well as the animals\, plant life and geology of the area.  The first tour is at 9:15 a.m. and the second starts at 10:30 a.m.  Be sure to wear close toed flat sole shoes\, bring a hat and water\, and an inquisitive mind.  You will definitely learn something new about our area!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street-5/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T222404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T215253Z
UID:10002179-1744448400-1744459200@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street
DESCRIPTION:You drive it almost every day\, but do you know its history? Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the full story. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the exhibit will be available every Saturday until April 26. Tours of the Museum are free and self-guided\, with donations gladly accepted. Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions. Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street-4/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T221924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T221924Z
UID:10002178-1743843600-1743854400@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street
DESCRIPTION:You drive it almost every day\, but do you know its history?  Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the full story.  The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the exhibit will be available every Saturday until April 26.  Tours of the Museum are free and self-guided\, with donations gladly accepted.  Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions.  Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street-3/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250311T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T211950Z
UID:10002168-1743465600-1743551999@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Giving Day - Oro Valley Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Gives Day is April 1 (no foolin’!)  The Oro Valley Historical Society appreciates your past support\, and we would appreciate your support now.  For 20 years we have been bringing education and fun events to the Oro Valley community\, and we want to continue doing so.  Your donation will help us do that.  \nIt’s so easy – Go to https://www.azgives.org.\nScroll down and type in Oro Valley Historical Society (we show up first with just Oro).  Click on that.\nScroll down and hit Donate.  You decide on your donation.  Complete the form with the requested information\, and you are done\, and you have helped keep Oro Valley history alive – now share with those you know\, and thank YOU!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/arizona-giving-day-oro-valley-historical-society/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T221550Z
UID:10002177-1743238800-1743249600@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street
DESCRIPTION:You drive it almost every day\, but do you know its history?  Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the full story.  The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the exhibit will be available every Saturday until April 26.  Tours of the Museum are free and self-guided\, with donations gladly accepted.  Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions.  Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company! \nIn addition to visiting the Museum\, you can take a one-hour guided walking tour of the Ranch with naturalist\, Paul Canez.  He will talk about who lived at the Ranch as well as the animals\, plant life\, and geology of the area.  The first tour is at 9:15 a.m. and the second starts at 10:30 a.m.  Be sure to wear close toed flat sole shoes\, bring a hat and water\, and an inquisitive mind.  You will definitely learn something new about our area!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street-2/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society,Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250312T215922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152731Z
UID:10002176-1742634000-1742644800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oracle Road – Oro Valley’s Main Street
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society’s NEW EXHIBIT is about Oracle Road – you drive it almost every day\, but do you know its history?  Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the full story.  The Museum is open from 9 a.m. – noon\, and the exhibit will be available every Saturday from March 22 – April 26.  Tours of the Museum are free and self-guided\, with donations gladly accepted.  Docents will be available to provide additional information and answer any questions.  Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and then visit us at the Museum – history loves company!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oracle-road-oro-valleys-main-street/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Preservation Commission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250213T225344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T232828Z
UID:10002114-1742029200-1742040000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:It’s a birthday! Happy Birthday Arizona!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society as we celebrate the birth of Arizona as a state with our exhibit. In 1912\, on Valentine’s Day\, Arizona joined the United States of America\, and we will show you the journey it took to go from territory to statehood. The exhibit awaits you in the Pusch House Museum at the historic Steam Pump Ranch on North Oracle Road.\n\nDocents will be on hand to answer questions and provide additional information.\nTours are complimentary\, and donations are gladly accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/its-a-birthday-happy-birthday-arizona-2/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141322
CREATED:20250208T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T175340Z
UID:10002103-1741611600-1741615200@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Get the Scoop on the Loop with Dave Perry
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society is pleased to offer a talk at the Oro Valley Public Library\, “Get the Scoop on the Loop with Dave Perry”.  Mr. Perry\, former President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce\, Current Chair of the Chamber Foundation\, and prolific writer for many local publications\, will share with attendees the history of the Huckleberry Loop\, why and how it started\, changes\, and additions that have been made\, and its future.  Even if you don’t walk or ride your bike along its path\, you will be intrigued by the history of what USA Today declared the Number 1 Bike Path in America.\n\nFree with donations gladly accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/get-the-scoop-on-the-loop-with-dave-perry/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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