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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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September Program
Community Event

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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Annual Yard Sale
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
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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
Community Event Event

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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March Program
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March Program

Join us Monday, March 20th at 7 pm. Rick Iekel, Author of “The Roc: Journey thru the 20th Century” will share the story of Rochester’s 100-year-old aviation facility from an insider’s point of view.  His...
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Upcoming Events

Hours

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.

Support our Projects

Support our Business Partners

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