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

  • ”History of Tinker Nature Center” July 20, 2026

    Emily Bradford, Henrietta Nature Center,      ”History of Tinker Nature Center”  July 20, 2026   Will include history dating back to the 1800’s, learn about trails, natural habitats and […]

  • Yard Sale Donations 2026

    Donations Needed ! Bring your stuff to  634 Hinchey Rd.on June 20th and July 18th  Yard Sale is August 14th and 15th starting at 9AM 1340 Spencerport Rd.

  • Yard Sale, Yard Sale Donations

    Yard Sale is August 14th and 15th starting at 9AM 1340 Spencerport Rd. Donations Needed ! Bring your stuff to  634 Hinchey Rd. on June 20th and July 18th 

  • Annual Meeting – June 15, 2026

    No Program – Annual Meeting –  Monday June 15, 2026 at 7 pm Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Rd 14624

  • America’s 250th Celebration- June 14, 2026

    America’s 250th Celebration  June 14th, 2026  1-4 PM  634 Hinchey Rd. Hinchey House Concert Cancelled 2 PM Concert by “Fiddlers of the Genesee” is cancelled due to weather. The House […]

  • Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region – May 18, 2026

       Jane Oakes, Historian, “Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region”  May 18, 2026 Meet women who dared to become doctors in our region in a time of change for […]

Upcoming Events

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Hours

Open Wednesdays: 10am – 3pm

Additional hours April through September:

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday of the month 1PM – 4PM

Or by appointment.

Tours

April – September :

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday 1pm -4pm and Wednesdays 10-3 or by appointment. Last tour each day, 45 minutes prior to closing.  Call (585) 464-9740 and leave a message to schedule tour outside of open hours. No fee for tours, donations gratefully accepted.

Support our Projects

Support our Business Partners

Brodner Equipment
3918 Lyell Road
585-247-5218

Carol Cerasuolo Tax Services
585-426-5539

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

Gates Publlic Library
902 Elmgrove Road
585-247-6446

General Code Publishers
781 Elmgrove Road
585-328-1810

Giusepppe’s Restaurant 
50 Spencerport Road
585-429-6540

Howard Road Garage
51 Howard Road
585-429-5790

James R. Gray Funeral Home
1530 Buffalo Road
585-247-6360

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