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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Summer 2022

  • Summer 2022

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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 […]

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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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