culture Archives - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area

Laugh and Learn

by Editor | Sep 24, 2026

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society as we hear from Roger Nichols, Board member, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, who will share his collection of American Indians cartoons gathered over 30 years. His belief, that they are the only ethnic...

Peace Pole Dedication

by Editor | Sep 16, 2026

Thanks to a donation by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley, on this day, the Club, the Oro Valley Historical Society, and members of the Oro Valley Town Council will dedicate a Peace Pole at Steam Pump Ranch. The Peace Pole Project is a global movement spreading the...

Tubac’s Dia de los Muertos Celebration

by Editor | Jun 30, 2026

Experience the unforgettable vibrant tradition of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a beautiful event that brings the community together to honor those who have passed. Also known as Day of the Dead, this cultural tradition is rooted in the belief that...