We’re now on the Trail!
You can now find us on the History Trail of Western NY website! Be sure to pick up a History Trail Passport at a participating museum. Travel around Western New York, visit the trail museums...
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GHS May Program
The Gates Historical Society’s May program will be held on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd. Don Dwyer, a musician, singer and songwriter, will tell us...
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Town of Gates Community Public Forum
Join the Town of Gates for a drop-in Community Public Forum on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Gates Public Library. The Town of Gates is in the process of updating the...
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Calling All Volunteers: Weekly Gardening Sign Up
It's time to grab your week for gardening at the Hinchey House! We're signing up for weeks starting May 1, going through the season to the week of September 25. If you've admired the gardens at the Hinchey House, here's your opportunity to help with the watering and weeding.
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GHS April Program with Monroe County Parks Department
The Gates Historical Society’s April program will be held on Monday, April 18 at 7:00 pm. It will be held at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd. Douglas French, Deputy Director of the Monroe County...
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GHS March Program: Carol Crossed
The Gates Historical Society’s March program will be held on March 21, at 7:00 pm in the Gates Town Hall Annex. Carol Crossed, Author of “Vintage Tweets Suffrage Era Postcards” and founder of the Harriet Tubman...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Gary Newman
Gary’s interest in history came from his late father, Earl, who enjoyed reading American military history and taking the family to historic sites. Then a friend introduced Gary to reenacting at Old Fort Niagara. In...
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Winter Hours at the Hinchey House
After a fun Holly Days the past three weekends (thanks to all who visited the Hinchey House!) winter hours are now in effect until April 6. The office of the Gates Historical Society at the...
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