kaspily 2 Posted January 7, 2013 Just got this in my email. For those in the Tucson area I thought you might be interested in learning more about the history of this ranch: _____________________ Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch begin Jan. 12 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ The Town of Oro Valley proudly presents Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. This exciting new way to visit Oro Valley's vivid past will include special guest speakers, tours, and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and eat lunch on-site. The January 12 guest speaker is Van Fowers, a regular at Empire Ranch and Old Tucson Studios. Mr. Fowers has the unique ability to bring the past to life through costuming and storytelling. January 12 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Property tours 1 p.m. Guest speaker Van Fowers February 9 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Property tours 1 p.m. Guest speakers Pusch Family great grandchildren For more info: http://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Parks_Rec_Cultural_Resources/culture_history/SPR.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt@expaz 2 Posted January 7, 2013 Very cool. I will try and make one of those tours. Thanks for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaspily 2 Posted April 10, 2013 They are doing another event (bigger this time) in Tucson at Steam Pump Ranch: Steam Pump Ranch Settlers' Day Spring Festival Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10901 N. Oracle Road ORO VALLEY, Ariz.(April 8, 2013)- This FREE, family-friendly event at the historic Steam Pump Ranch will provide hours of fun and entertainment, featuring: Salt RiverRegulators "Wild Bill Cody" Old West Show Live music and performances Arts, crafts and activities for kids Haywagon rides Local food vendors GUEST SPEAKERS 10 a.m. Hank Zipf, grandson of George & Matilda Pusch 10:45 a.m. Barbara McIntyre & Nancy Cobb, Pusch granddaughters 11:30 a.m. Cathy Sutherland Hartline & Debbie Sutherland Motzkin, great-granddaughters of William Henry Southerland 12:30 p.m. Van Fowers, Storyteller Extraordinaire 1:15 p.m. Barbara Marriot, author of "Local Legends" FAMILY ACTIVITIES 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Talulah the (Cowgirl) Clown Face Painter Philip Olson's Bugs & Snakes of the Southwest Garden activities 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pusch Ridge Stable Wagon rides Kids' stick-horse crafts by local artist A. Jane Hicks 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Carters Farm Petting Zoo DEMONSTRATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Buffalo Soldiers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garden presentation, Ramona Farms, Arbico, Master Gardner Joyce Rychener 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sky Sharp, horsemanship skills, horse whispering & horse training MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 10- 11 a.m. Cowboy at Heart David Rychener 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bill Ganz Western Band 12 noon Coyote Country Cloggers 2- 3 p.m. Salt River Regulators "Wild Bill Cody" Old West Show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
