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Annual Meeting
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Annual Meeting

We invite you to attend our Annual Meeting this Monday, June 14th held in the Gates Town Hall Annex starting at 7 PM. We are excited to share the election results of our new officers...
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Memorial Day 2021
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Memorial Day 2021

“…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Betty Cline
Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Betty Cline

Betty’s interest in history began early in life, listening to her grandparents’ stories of their younger days in Buffalo, including the assassination of President McKinley at the Pan- American Exposition in 1901. Eventually, Betty would...
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms in the world! You're forever rooted in our hearts! Why not celebrate by touring the Hinchey Homestead? We're open today, Sunday May 9 from 12PM to 3PM!
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Rental of the Hinchey Homestead
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Rental of the Hinchey Homestead

Are you planning a wedding, a milestone birthday or other special event? The Hinchey Homestead is now accepting rentals for private events! The front parlor provides an excellent background for wedding pictures. Those interested in...
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A Gift from the Heart
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A Gift from the Heart

Below is a letter written by GHS President, Susan Swanton to friends and supporters of the Gates Historical Society:
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Tools of the Past: Basics to Beams
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Tools of the Past: Basics to Beams

Join the Gates Historical Society Monday, May 17th at 7PM in the Gates Town Annex for “Tools of the Past: Basic to Beams” featuring Collector, Don Newcomb. Don will be discussing early American tools and...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Montanarello and Al Ranzenbach
Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Montanarello and Al Ranzenbach

Last year Michael and Al connected with us through Easter Seals, and we are so fortunate that they did. They help in so many ways. During good weather, Michael and Al work as team, every...
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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