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Gates Historical Society

634 Hinchey Road
585-464-9740

The goals for the Gates Historical Society

-Preserve and promote Gates History.
-Promote the local preservation ordinance.
-Encourage involvement in local history.
-Fund raise to restore the Hinchey Homestead and develop a museum.


Upcoming Events at Gates Historical Society

Garth Brokaw: Significant Women Leaders in Rochester History

Monday, Nov 18, 2024 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Gates Town Hall Annex
Rochester, NY
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Recent News

Gates Historical Society October 2024 Program- Jane Grant: Barns

Jane Grant, Author and Lecturer: Her presentation includes how she “hunted down” barns that still exist and share some curious barn-related anecdotes. Jane Grant, Author, will be presenting a program about barns and how some have…

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Gates Historical Society July Program 2023

Jim Werth, Town of Gates Fire Commissioner will be with us. His presentation will cover the history of the Gates Fire Department from its founding in 1927 through today. This program is free and open to the public. The facility is handicapped…

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