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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

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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September Program

Join us Monday, September 18th at 7pm. Our September Program features Jerry Bennett, an Underground Railroad Enthusiast.  His presentation will include following a slaver's ship from England to West Africa to the Americas and talk...
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Community Event Fundraising

Annual Yard Sale

Join us August 25 and 26, 8am-5pm for our annual yard sale.  There will be something for everyone.  Support the Gates Historical Society by making a purchase from our yard sale. All proceeds from the...
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May Program-Rochester Red Wings

Join us on May 15 at 7 pm, when Gary Larder, Chairman of the Board, Rochester Red Wings Baseball Team shares at our May program. His presentation will include the history of professional baseball in...
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April Program

Join us on April 17 at 7 pm when Ethan Fogg, collector talks about his collection of antique keys, locks and hardware.  Ethan started collecting keys at the age of 7 and has accumulated a...
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Summer 2022

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Summer 2022

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Upcoming Events

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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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

Gates Chili Federal Credit Union
2870 Buffalo Road
585-247-1090

General Code Publishers
781 Elmgrove Road
585-328-1810

Giusepppe’s Restaurant 
50 Spencerport Road
585-429-6540

Howard Road Garage
51 Howard Road
585-429-5790

James R. Gray Funeral Home
1530 Buffalo Road
585-247-6360

Thomas Ferraro Jr., CPA
517 Beahan Road
585- 235-7730