Don Shilling-The Roaring Twenties

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, United States

Don Shilling, Author and Popular Speaker:  "The Roaring Twenties".  His presentation will cover events happening after WWI, such as the return of the Dough Boys, flappers, the 19th Amendment, Kodak […]

Annual Membership Meeting

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, United States

Join us in June for a special member's only meeting.  We are working on a special meeting to celebrate our 25th anniversary.  More information to come! Date may change!

Rochester Croquet Club

Franklin Hinchey House 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

The Rochester Croquet Club will be at the homestead to share the game with everyone.  They will have 2 styles of croquet available for you to try; the original game […]

Lisa Kleman: The Rochester Park Band From 1904-1946

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, United States

Lisa Kleman, retired professor and author: "The Rochester Park Band From 1904-1946".  Her presentation will explore how one of the first municipally funded bands in the United States was formed […]

Summer Concert-Fiddlers of the Genesee

Franklin Hinchey House 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

The Fiddlers of the Genesee will perform at 2pm. Tours of the house and grounds will be given throughout the afternoon.  Bring your chair and enjoy music on the lawn.

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Franklin Hinchey House 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

The Rochester Croquet Club will be at the homestead to share the game with visitors.  They will have 2 styles of croquet available for you to try; the original game […]

Summer Concert-Gates Keystone Police Pipes & Drums

Franklin Hinchey House 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

The Gates Keystone Police Pipes & Drums will perform.  They will have their 25th Anniversary book available to purchase.  Tours of the house and grounds will be given throughout the […]

Warren Kosel – The Rochester Americans

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, United States

Warren Kosen, Senior director of Public and Media Relations: "The History of the Rochester Americans Hockey Team".

Deborah Hughes- Susan B. Anthony House

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, United States

Deborah Hughes, President and CEO Susan B. Anthony House and Museum:  Her presentation will give some interesting information about the historic house and museum located at 17 Madison Street.

Jane Grant: Barns

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 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.

Garth Brokaw: Significant Women Leaders in Rochester History

Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 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 […]

Holly Days

Franklin Hinchey House 634 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

The Hinchey Homestead will be all decorated for the holidays.  Come visit us and take a tour.  Inside we will have 8 trees decorated by local groups and organizations as […]