Explore the history of the Town of Gates

The Gates Historical Society leads in providing information on Gates history and in preserving and showcasing the Hinchey Homestead as a model historic site. This is achieved by programs, events, exhibits, tours and related services to Society members and the general public.


Recent Posts

  • Summer 2022

  • Summer 2022

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    March Program

    Join us Monday, March 20th at 7 pm. Rick Iekel, Author of “The Roc: Journey thru the 20th Century” will share the story of Rochester’s 100-year-old aviation facility from an […]

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    July Program-Wally Hinchey

    The Gates Historical Society’s July program will be held on Monday, July 18 at 7:00 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd. Join us as we welcome […]

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    We’re now on the Trail!

    You can now find us on the History Trail of Western NY website! Be sure to pick up a History Trail Passport at a participating museum. Travel around Western New […]

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    GHS May Program

    The Gates Historical Society’s May program will be held on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd. Don Dwyer, a musician, singer […]

Upcoming Events

Hours

April 5, 2023 – Oct. 25, 2023

1st & 3rd Sunday: 12PM – 3PM
Wednesdays: 10AM – 3PM

Or by appointment.

Tours

May 4, 2022 – Oct. 16, 2022

1st & 3rd Sundays 12pm -3pm and Wednesdays 12-3 last tour each day, 2:15pm or by appointment. Call (585) 464-9740 and leave a message. No fee for tours, donations gratefully accepted.

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Support our Business Partners

AMD Business Brokers
2269 Lyell Ave
585-247-4750

Brodner Equipment
3918 Lyell Road
585-247-5218

Carol Cerasuolo Tax Services

585-426-5539

Colony Dry Cleaners
695 Howard Road
585-235-3414

DiPonzio Funeral Home
219 Spencerport Road
585-429-6700

Erdle Perforating

100 Pixley Industrial Pkwy

800-627-4700

 

EZ Mini Storage

1000 Howard Road

585-247-7441

Gates Chili Federal Credit Union
2870 Buffalo Road
585-247-1090

General Code Publishers

781 Elmgrove Road

585-328-1810

Howard Road Garage
51 Howard Road
585-429-5790

James R. Gray Funeral Home

1530 Buffalo Road

585-247-6360

Panorama Restaurant & Lounge
730 Elmgrove Road
585-426-2302

Theo’s Restaurant
1174 Brooks Avenue
585-426-7820

Thomas Ferraro Jr., CPA
517 Beahan Road
585- 235-7730