Explore the history of the Town of Gates

The Gates Historical Society leads in providing information on Gates history and in preserving and showcasing the Hinchey Homestead as a model historic site. This is achieved by programs, events, exhibits, tours and related services to Society members and the general public.

Recent Posts

  • Yard Sale Donations 2026

    Donations Needed ! Bring your stuff to  634 Hinchey Rd.on June 20th and July 18th  Yard Sale is August 14th and 15th starting at 9AM 1340 Spencerport Rd.

  • Yard Sale, Yard Sale Donations

    Yard Sale is August 14th and 15th starting at 9AM 1340 Spencerport Rd. Donations Needed ! Bring your stuff to  634 Hinchey Rd. on June 20th and July 18th 

  • Annual Meeting – June 15, 2026

    No Program – Annual Meeting –  Monday June 15, 2026 at 7 pm Gates Town Hall Annex 1605 Buffalo Rd 14624

  • America’s 250th Celebration- June 14, 2026

    America’s 250th Celebration  June 14th, 2026  1-4 PM  634 Hinchey Rd. Hinchey House Concert Cancelled 2 PM Concert by “Fiddlers of the Genesee” is cancelled due to weather. The House […]

  • Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region – May 18, 2026

       Jane Oakes, Historian, “Early Women Physicians of the Genesee Region”  May 18, 2026 Meet women who dared to become doctors in our region in a time of change for […]

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    “Mount Hope and the Rural Cemetery Movement” – April 20, 2026

    Dennis Carr , Friends of Mt. Hope . “Mt. Hope and the Rural Cemetery Movement” – April 20, 2026 The program is free and open to the public and light […]

Upcoming Events

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Hours

Open Wednesdays: 10am – 3pm

Additional hours April through September:

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday of the month 1PM – 4PM

Or by appointment.

Tours

April – September :

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

Brodner Equipment
3918 Lyell Road
585-247-5218

Carol Cerasuolo Tax Services
585-426-5539

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