News

Winter Hours at the Hinchey House
News

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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving

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

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...
Read More
November Program: History of the Gates Police Department
Event

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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
1 3 4 5 6 7 9

Hours

April 5, 2025 – Sept. 21, 2025

Normal Hours – 1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday: 1PM – 4PM

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

Gates Publlic Library
902 Elmgrove Road
585-247-6446

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