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GHS April Program with Monroe County Parks Department
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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
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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
Volunteer Spotlight

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
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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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Holly Days 2021
Community Event

Holly Days 2021

Please accept this Special Invitation to you and yours to join us at the: Hinchey Homestead 634 Hinchey Road Rochester, New York 14624 585-464-9740 The event, including Light Refreshments and Mini Tours and will be...
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We are sincerely grateful for all of you!
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Save the Date: November 30!
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Save the Date: November 30!

For years, the furnace that heats the front part of the Hinchey Homestead managed by the Gates Historical Society for the Town of Gates has been red tagged. The 2nd furnace that heats the back...
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November Program: History of the Gates Police Department
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November Program: History of the Gates Police Department

The Gates Historical Society’s November 15th program will be the history of the Gates Police Department presented by Gates Police Chief James VanBrederode.  Come hear about the Gates Police Department and the history of policing in...
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Upcoming Events

Hours

April 3, 2024 – Oct. 30, 2024

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday: 1PM – 4PM
Wednesdays: 10AM – 3PM

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

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517 Beahan Road
585- 235-7730