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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! In 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...

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! Gap Ministries continues its request for new or gently used shoes and clothing for their foster...

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.

“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. This will be the last day that you will be able to buy tickets for the Jim Click Raffle...

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! As 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...

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. In 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...