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SUMMARY:Caring for Iris and Other Bulb
DESCRIPTION:Catesby Suter\, former Environmental Manager for the City of Tucson\, and current Master Gardener with the U. of A. Cooperative Extension program will speak about Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs.  You will learn about the history of Iris cultivation\, planting techniques\, preparing and feeding the soil\, tips on dividing bulbs\, and examples of flowering bulbs that will grow in our region.  Join supporters of the Oro Valley Historical Society to learn how our own gardens can include these “Dancing Ballerinas”.  The presentation is complimentary with donations gratefully accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/caring-for-iris-and-other-bulb/
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:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260218T232349Z
CREATED:20260218T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T232349Z
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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood in the Pusch House Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its informative exhibit – America’s Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch.  How soon after the U.S. won its independence did Arizona become a state?  Our friendly volunteers will answer your questions and provide additional information.  Entrance to the Museum is free with donations gratefully accepted.\n\nIn addition\, our naturalist will take you on a gentle one-hour guided tour of the Ranch sharing information about the people and plants who occupied and still occupy this space.  The tour will end in the Society maintained Heritage Garden where you will see plants that have been a part of our diet for thousands of years.  Also on display is a replica of a Hohokam pit house so that you can see how Indigenous people lived in Oro Valley before we did.\n\nAnd\, we will welcome back Gap Ministries as they make their request for bathroom items\, including toilet bowl cleaner\, toilet brushes\, toilet bowl plunger\, and toilet paper\, along with air fresheners.  Help those in need with some things we need every day!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/americas-semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood-in-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:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T020632Z
CREATED:20260213T020329Z
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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:How did the making of America lead to the making of Arizona?  Join the Oro Valley Historical Society in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for the answer.  Our new exhibit and our knowledgeable volunteers will be available during your self-guided tour to provide assistance and answer any questions.  Visits are complimentary\, and donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/americas-semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood-2/
CATEGORIES:Oro Valley Historical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T020151Z
CREATED:20260213T020151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T020151Z
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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
DESCRIPTION:America turns 250 this year\, and Arizona turns 114 – see how we were destined to be a part of the United States and the long road it took for us to get there.  The current exhibit in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch will take you on that journey.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions and provide you with additional information.  Self-guided tours are complimentary\, and donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/americas-semiquincentennial-and-arizona-statehood/
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:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260121T200108Z
CREATED:20260121T200108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T200108Z
UID:10003254-1772204400-1772209800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society: Tale of Earl Linwood Francis
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society to hear the tale of Earl Linwood Francis\, a historic figure from Oracle\, Arizona\, who was an adventurer\, miner\, prospector\, dreamer\, and whose life has been celebrated in stories around dinner tables\, bars\, cafes\, and desert campfires\, and they are quite the stories!  He was truly his own man\, living and dying as he chose.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/historical-society-tale-of-earl-linwood-francis/
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:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260124T220342Z
CREATED:20260121T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T220342Z
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SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial Celebration & Arizona’s Statehood
DESCRIPTION:At the Pusch House Museum on historic Steam Pump Ranch this past month\, the Oro Valley Historical Society has shared with visitors the journey it took for America to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding.  Starting today\, the Society will take a look at this semiquincentennial celebration in conjunction with Arizona’s statehood\, 114 years ago.  Self-guided tours of the Museum are free\, with donations gratefully accepted. Volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide additional information. \nIn addition\, Habitat for Humanity will be at the Pusch House Museum collecting new and gently used home items to help local families gain independence.  Don’t send these items to a landfill.  Instead\, bring them to Steam Pump Ranch to donate to the HabiStore to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity’s mission.  Items needed include – \n\nFurniture: sofas\, tables\, chairs\, cabinets\, and bedroom sets.\nAppliances: working refrigerators\, stoves\, washers\, and dryers.\nHome Improvement: Windows\, doors\, lighting fixtures\, and tools.\nBuilding Materials: Unused paint\, lumber\, flooring\, and hardware.\nHome Goods: Rugs\, art\, decor\, and patio furniture.\n\nIf you can’t bring an item\, contact HabiStore for a free pick-up \nMake space in your home while giving those in our community a new home! \nWe also welcome Gap Ministries back to Steam Pump Ranch with their request for donations of resealable plastic bags\, canned vegetables\, and dish soap for use in their kitchens.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/semiquincentennial-celebration-arizonas-statehood/
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:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T215146Z
CREATED:20260115T202114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T215146Z
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SUMMARY:OV Historical Society - Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:Today is the last day to visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch to view the America’s Semiquincentennial exhibit featuring the reasons and the events that led to the formation of the United States.  Tours are self-guided\, and volunteers will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information.  There is no charge for entrance to the Museum\, and donations are gratefully accepted. \nJoin our naturalist for a walk around the Ranch to learn more about the people who lived there as well as the flora and fauna of our desert surroundings.  Complimentary one-hour tours are scheduled at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.\, and end at the Society-managed Heritage Garden\, where you can visit the replica of a Hohokam pit house. \nJohn Barthelme\, archaeologist and Heritage Garden volunteer\, will give a demo on stone tool making in the Heritage Garden between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. with obsidian for tool making\, goggles\, gloves\, and band-aids. Also on display will be plastic replica human and pre-human skulls\, as well as various African animal bones. Adults and children welcome! \nWe welcome Gap Ministries back to Steam Pump Ranch with their request for donations of resealable plastic bags\, canned vegetables\, and dish soap for use in their kitchens.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historical-society-semiquincentennial-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:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T201849Z
CREATED:20260115T201849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T201849Z
UID:10003237-1770454800-1770465600@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:OV Historical Society - Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society features America’s Semiquincentennial as its exhibit in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch.  This celebration features people\, events\, and the challenges that led to today’s ability to acknowledge our Nation’s 250th anniversary.  Tours are self-guided\, and volunteers will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information.  There is no charge for entrance to the Museum\, and donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/ov-historical-society-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:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260101T001700Z
CREATED:20251211T155156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T001700Z
UID:10003085-1769850000-1769860800@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial Celebration - Oro Valley Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:America turns 250! The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its tribute to the Semiquincentennial\, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of our nation’s founding. Visit the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch any Saturday until February 14\, between 9 a.m. and noon. Explore exhibits that highlight the struggles\, triumphs\, and visionaries who gave us liberty. Volunteers will be available to guide your experience and provide fascinating details. Self-guided tours are free\, and donations help support our mission. \nGap Ministries returns with their request for donations\, this time for Career Plus students to include 3 ring binders\, spiral notebooks\, folders\, pens\, and markers.  Your donations will assist our community scholars succeed!\n\nThank you so much and happy semiquincentennial!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/semiquincentennial-celebration-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:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20251211T154903Z
CREATED:20251211T154756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T154903Z
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SUMMARY:Semiquincentennial Celebration - Oro Valley Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society is still celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial — our nation’s 250th birthday! This milestone deserves a grand commemoration\, and our exhibit is open every Saturday through February 14 in the Pusch House Museum\, located at historic Steam Pump Ranch\, from 9 a.m. to noon. Discover the story of America’s founding\, meet the figures who shaped it\, and learn how freedom was secured. Knowledgeable volunteers will be present to share insights and answer questions. Admission is free\, with donations always appreciated.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/90043/
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:20260123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T160000
DTSTAMP:20251211T195956Z
CREATED:20251211T155616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T195956Z
UID:10003086-1769180400-1769184000@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Biosphere 2 Presentation - Oro Valley Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society as we host a presentation by John Adams\, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of Biosphere\, “What We Are Learning From B2 About B1 and Beyond.”  It will be a fitting presentation as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/biosphere-2-presentation-oro-valley-historical-society/
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:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260101T001622Z
CREATED:20251211T154422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T001622Z
UID:10003083-1768640400-1768651200@iloveov.com
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Historical Society - America’s Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society continues the celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial!  What is that?\, you ask.  It is the nation’s 250th anniversary.  A big word for a BIG celebration. Our exhibit continues every Saturday until February 14 in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch from 9 a.m. – noon.  Visitors will see how our nation’s birth was accomplished\, who was involved\, and what they did to give us the freedoms we now enjoy.  Volunteers will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information.  As always\, self-guided tours of the Museum are free\, with donations gladly accepted. \nGap Ministries returns with their request for donations\, this time for Career Plus students to include 3 ring binders\, spiral notebooks\, folders\, pens\, and markers.  Your donations will assist our community scholars succeed!\n\nThank you so much and happy semiquincentennial!
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-historical-society-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251211T153852Z
CREATED:20251211T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T153852Z
UID:10003082-1768035600-1768046400@iloveov.com
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:20251202T213001Z
CREATED:20251202T213001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213001Z
UID:10003059-1767430800-1767441600@iloveov.com
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:20251124T160127Z
CREATED:20251124T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T160127Z
UID:10002992-1766221200-1766232000@iloveov.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T171445Z
CREATED:20251114T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T171445Z
UID:10002961-1765616400-1765627200@iloveov.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20251124T155819Z
CREATED:20251110T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T155819Z
UID:10002928-1765011600-1765022400@iloveov.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20251104T224324Z
CREATED:20251104T224324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T224324Z
UID:10002907-1763802000-1763812800@iloveov.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20251101T090932Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251106T213735Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20251106T190936Z
CREATED:20250804T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190936Z
UID:10002636-1762592400-1762603200@iloveov.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20251101T090937Z
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20251101T090937Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20251101T090937Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20251101T090938Z
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:20250828T223746Z
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:20251101T090939Z
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:20251101T090939Z
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:20251101T090934Z
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:20251101T090939Z
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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