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Calling All Volunteers!
Community Event News

Calling All Volunteers!

The Gates Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help with various events and open days at the Hinchey house. Do you have 2-3 hours a month to spare? We are specifically looking for some help...
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Halloween Event
Community Event

Halloween Event

Join us for a Halloween Event at Memorial Park on Friday, October 22 from 5:30-7:30PM for Trick-or-Treating and other kid friendly activities! The Gates Recreation & Parks Department will be taking collections for Lollypop Farm...
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October Program: The Italians of Greater Rochester
Author Event

October Program: The Italians of Greater Rochester

Join us for The Italians of Greater Rochester: Contributions to the Community and the Nation, presented by author Edward Maruggi on Monday, October 18 at 7PM. He will explain how more than 4 million Italians...
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Join us as a Business Member
Membership

Join us as a Business Member

For $50 a year, your business can be listed on our website, Facebook page, and in our seasonal newsletter. The all-volunteer Gates Historical Society has managed the Homestead for the Town of Gates as a...
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Fall 2021 Newsletter
News Newsletter

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Eagar to learn more about what's going on with the Gates Historical Society? Check out our latest Fall 2021 newsletter!   Learn more about: fall events, 2021-2022 goals, barn updates, business member highlights, donations needed,...
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A Sincere Thanks to Concert Attendees
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A Sincere Thanks to Concert Attendees

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New Officers Elected for Gates Historical Society
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New Officers Elected for Gates Historical Society

The Gates Historical Society announces election of Board member Garth Brokaw as incoming President, replacing Susan Swanton who served as Society President 2019-2021. Susan Swanton will become Secretary to the Board and Marjorie Bouwens moves...
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Hinchey House Summer Concert
Event

Hinchey House Summer Concert

The community is invited to attend this free event at the Historic Hinchey House. There will be live music by the Fiddlers of the Genesee and an opportunity to learn about the history of this...
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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

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