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Pencils
Get your very own pencil(s) embossed with the “Gates Historical Society” on the side! 3 for $0.25
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Writing Home: Civil War Letters from the Hinchey Family Archives
“Writing Home: Civil War Letters from the Hinchey Family Archive” includes more than 60 letters written from 1861 to 1865 by soldiers J. Ansel Booth, George F. Happ, and several […]
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The Settlement of Western New York State
Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York. It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, as well as the outlying […]
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From the Wilderness: Town of Gates Sesquicentennial, 1813-1963
This book presents the story of People, Places and Landmarks- all part of the history of the Town of Gates- and is dedicated to all those who, down through the […]
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Rochester: A Panoramic History
The dramatic events that led to the creation of Rochester by its pioneers is captured and brought to life in this book. The authors, the present and former Rochester City […]
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Gates Revisited: Timeless Images from Family Albums
When late the spirits flow, The memories of small town life grows, On winds that whistle through the dells, We hear the ringing of neighborhood bells, Alas when memories come […]
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Biography of Rattlesnake Pete
Rattlesnake Pete (1858-1932) was born Peter Gruber, and a case can be made for describing him as either a sophisticated con man or charming eccentric. Regardless of which label is […]
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Frogleg George
Communities have always had their characters and one of them certainly was John Preissecker. He was a peddler, a popcorn salesman, and a man who caught hundreds of dozens of […]
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Gates (Images of America)
When most people think of American history, they picture the way events and changing social values affected the country on a national level. However, while more general study of our […]
Hours
April 3, 2024 – Oct. 30, 2024
1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday: 1PM – 4PM
Wednesdays: 10AM – 4PM
Or by appointment.
Tours
April 3, 2024 – Oct. 30, 2024
1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday 1pm -4pm and Wednesdays 10-4 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.
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2870 Buffalo Road
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