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History of Genesee Country Museum and Village

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.
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“Shoemaking In The 18th and 19th Centuries”

"Techniques And Tools Of the Trade” by Jim Dell  Monday April 21, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex
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The Mighty Wurlitzer

“Rochester’s Best-Kept Secret: Unveiling The Mighty Wurlitzer” Monday March 17, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex See Events Page
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Gates Historical Society’s November Program for Nov. 18, 2024

The Gates Historical Society’s November program will be held on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex. Garth Brokaw, Gates Historical Society Board Member and Pastor will give a presentation...
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Concert Cancelled

The Gates Keystone Police Pipes & Drums performance that was scheduled for Sunday afternoon August 18th has been cancelled.  The band decided to cancel due to the forecasted thunderstorms.  We are all disappointed and hope...
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Bottles & Cans for Gates Historical Society
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Bottles & Cans for Gates Historical Society

If you're looking for a way to support the Gates Historical Society, we now have another option.  You can bring your refundable bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Retrieval Center at 2374 Chili...
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Holly Days at the Hinchey Homestead – 2023
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Holly Days at the Hinchey Homestead – 2023

Holly Days  - 2023 The event, including Light Refreshments and Mini Tours and will be held Saturdays and Sundays: December 2 & 3, December 9 & 10, and December 16 & 17  from 1:00-3:00 PM...
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Book Sale and Signing
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Book Sale and Signing

John Boundy and John Robortella, two writers who grew up in Gates and who served on the Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service and the Gates-Chili Fire Department, will return home to join the Gates Historical Society...
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April 5, 2025 – Sept. 21, 2025

Normal Hours – 1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday: 1PM – 4PM                Except Closed on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2025      Open Sunday April 27, 2025

Wednesdays: 10AM – 3PM

Or by appointment.

Tours

April 5, 2025 – Sept. 21, 2025

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday 1pm -4pm and Wednesdays 10-3 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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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

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2870 Buffalo Road
585-247-1090

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781 Elmgrove Road
585-328-1810

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50 Spencerport Road
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1530 Buffalo Road
585-247-6360

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517 Beahan Road
585- 235-7730