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

  • September Program

    Join us Monday, September 18th at 7pm. Our September Program features Jerry Bennett, an Underground Railroad Enthusiast.  His presentation will include following a slaver’s ship from England to West Africa […]

  • Annual Yard Sale

    Join us August 25 and 26, 8am-5pm for our annual yard sale.  There will be something for everyone.  Support the Gates Historical Society by making a purchase from our yard […]

  • May Program-Rochester Red Wings

    Join us on May 15 at 7 pm, when Gary Larder, Chairman of the Board, Rochester Red Wings Baseball Team shares at our May program. His presentation will include the […]

  • April Program

    Join us on April 17 at 7 pm when Ethan Fogg, collector talks about his collection of antique keys, locks and hardware.  Ethan started collecting keys at the age of […]

  • Summer 2022

  • Summer 2022

Upcoming Events

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Hours

April 5, 2023 – Oct. 25, 2023

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

Or by appointment.

Tours

April 5, 2023 – Oct. 25, 2023

1st & 3rd Sundays 12pm -3pm and Wednesdays 10-3 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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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

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