Steam Pump Ranch isn’t Spooky!

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

Well, it might be – the Oro Valley Historical Society has had two investigations by the Tucson Paranormal Society and certainly felt breezes, saw artifacts move, and communicated with spirits. But today, we want to welcome you to the Pusch House Museum to see...

Can you Make Art From a Ranch?

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

Watch creations come to life as Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) plein air artists capture the beauty of the Catalinas, historic ranch buildings and the Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch. The Oro Valley Historical Society is proud to offer you this opportunity to...

History and Future!

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society to see Southwest Arizona history in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch on Oracle Road.  Self-guided tours of the Museum are free, and donations are gratefully accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive! From 10...

Busy Day at Steam Pump Ranch!

by Editor | Sep 25, 2026

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the collection of archives, documents, photos, and possessions from our area dating back hundreds of years.  Tours of the Pusch House Museum are self-guided, and we have volunteers on site to...

History Comes to Now!

by Editor | Sep 24, 2026

The Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more—to bring our archives into a new era of accessibility and discovery. While we work, you’ll see rarely displayed items showcased at the Pusch House Museum.  Our...