Gates Historical Society

“The Cobblestone Museum”, Gene Bavis, Cobblestone Museum
2026-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Gene Bavis, Cobblestone Museum, “The Cobblestone Museum” November 16, 2026
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

“History of Dental Medicine”
2026-10-19 19:00 - 20:30
“History of Dental Medicine”, Frank Scannapieco,University of Buffalo October 19, 2026
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

“You Live on Stolen Ground”, M. Oberg, Rochester Historical Society
2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:30
Oberg, Rochester Historical Society, “You Live on Stolen Ground” – September 21, 2026
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Hinchey History Day 2026
2026-09-20 12:00 - 16:00
Hinchey History Day September 20, 2026

“The Birth of JELLO” August 17, 2026
2026-08-17 19:00 - 20:30
Sam Zalacc, LeRoy Historical Society, “The Birth of JELLO” August 17, 2026
Will include items about Museum and Jello History.
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Annual Yard Sale 2026
2026-08-14 09:00 - 2026-08-15 16:00
Yard Sale is August 14th and 15th
starting at 9AM 1340 Spencerport Rd.

”History of Tinker Nature Center” July 20, 2026
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:30
Emily Bradford, Henrietta Nature Center,
”History of Tinker Nature Center Park and facilities” July 20, 2026
Will include history dating back to the 1800’s, learn about trails, natural habitats and the facilities. The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Yard Sale Donations 2026
2026-07-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Franklin Hinchey House, 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
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.

Town of Gates Celebrating America
2026-06-27 15:00 - 23:00
Town of Gates 250th Celebration Saturday June 27th, 2026Parade starts at 3pm Tinseltown , Look for us in it. Music Events start at 4:30pm till 8:00 pm GC High School Fireworks10PM
https://www.townofgatesny.gov/events/happy-250th-birthday-america-parade/

Annual Yard Sale/Donations 2026
2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30

Annual Meeting - June 15, 2026
2026-06-15 19:00
No Program-Annual Membership Meeting – June 15, 2026
The program is free and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall Annex is handicapped accessible. 7-8:30pm

America's 250th Celebration
2026-06-14 13:00 - 16:00
America’s 250th Celebration
June 14th, 2026 2:00pm
Hinchey House
2pm Concert Cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled.
The Hinchey House will still be open for Tours.

Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30
Jane Oakes, Historian, “Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region” – MAy 18, 2026
Meet women who dared to become doctorsin our region in a time of change for women’s roles.
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

"Mt. Hope and the Rural Cemetery Movement"
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Dennis Carr , Friends of Mt. Hope . “Mt. Hope and the Rural Cemetery Movement” – April 20, 2026
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

"WWII Production in Rochester"
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
WWII Production in Rochester Gary – Newman Re-enactor – MArch 16, 2026
World War II 1939-1945. Vector Illustration. Military Concept with Tanks in Forest. Battleground. Theater of War.
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Royally Regaling Greater Rochester
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
“Royally Regaling Greater Rochester, Taking Stock of The Roc”
By authors Tim and Deb Smith
Monday November 17, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

“Along the Genesee River To The Port Of Rochester”
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:30
by Marie Poinan

Monday October 20, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Hinchey History Day 2025
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00

“American Red Cross Then and Now”
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30
“American Red Cross Then and Now”
by Jerry Bennett

GHS Annual Yard Sale
2025-08-22 09:00 - 2025-08-23 16:00 | 1340 Spencerport Rd, 1340 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY, 14606, United States
Annual Yard Sale 2025

Help support the Gates Historical Society for our Summer Yard Sale! All donations except clothing are welcome. We kindly ask that donations be pre-priced if possible.

HOURS:
Friday 8/22/25 from 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday 8/23/25 from 9 am to 4 pm

LOCATION:
1340 Spencerport Road
Rochester, NY 14606 QUESTIONS:
Please contact 585-254-0521 or email
gateshistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

“Military - Experience in Viet Nam And Apollo Mission”
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30
“Military Experience in Viet Nam And Apollo Mission” by
Tom Netherington

“Rochester Without George Eastman”
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
by Kathy Connor

The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Tea and Bridal Exhibit
2025-06-28 11:00 - 15:30

Annual Membership Meeting
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:30
No Program-Annual Membership
Meeting Gates Town Hall

History of Genesee Country Museum and Village
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:30
Monday May 19, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

“Shoemaking In The 18th and 19th Centuries"
2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:30
Techniques And
Tools Of the Trade” by Jim Dell

Monday April 21, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex.The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Unveiling the Mighty Wurlitzer
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:30
Members of the Rochester Theater Organ Society will present
“Rochester’s Best-Kept Secret: Unveiling The Mighty Wurlitzer”
Monday March 17, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex
The program is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.

Garth Brokaw: Significant Women Leaders in Rochester History
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Garth Brokaw, Co-President of Gates Historical Society: “Significant Women Leaders in Rochester History”. His presentation will look at three women who left an indelible mark on making Rochester what it is today. This program will look at those “other women not named Anthony.” Can you guess who they might be?

Jane Grant: Barns
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Jane Grant, Author and Lecturer: Her presentation includes how she “hunted down” barns that still exist and share some curious barn-related anecdotes.
The October Gates Historical Society program will be held on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 pm in the Gates Town Hall Annex. Jane Grant, Author, will be presenting a program about barns and how some have disappeared , while others remain. Come enjoy some curious barn-related anecdotes, learn about a few local farming families and be inspired to a greater appreciation for the remaining barns. This program is free and handicapped accessible.

Hinchey History Day 2024
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday, September 22, 2024 Noon to 4pm
Interpretive and Interactive Displays showing life in the 1880’s and early 1900’s.
Musical entertainment by the Gates Ukulele Club.
The members will perform the music from the era as well as some more modern numbers.
Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the music.
Tours of the Hinchey House and Grounds throughout the afternoon.
This event is free and open to the public.
As always, donations are welcome!
