named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs and Events
Monthly public programs, school tours, and special events such as lectures and themed presentations on local history
Hinchey Homestead Tours
Guided public tours of the 1870s Hinchey Homestead, preserved in original condition, offering insight into Victorian-era life in Gates
Historical Publications
Publication of books on Gates history, including a pictorial history and transcriptions of early town records
Local History Archive
Collection and maintenance of historical documents, photographs, and genealogical materials related to Gates, accessible by request
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public educational programs and events at the Hinchey HomesteadConducts monthly public educational programs at the Town Hall Annex and hosts annual public events and school/group tours at the Hinchey Homestead, including themed programs such as a free public talk on JELLO history with light refreshments.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operate a gift shop and fundraising eventsRuns a gift shop with weekly and expanded seasonal hours, and organizes annual fundraising events such as a yard sale to support operations.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Preserve and provide access to the history of the Town of GatesOperates the Hinchey Homestead as a historic site with regular public access, including guided tours and maintenance of grounds. Public hours are held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month from April through September from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with tours also available by appointment.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Publish historical research and transcriptionsProduces and publishes historical works including five books on the town of Gates and its residents, a transcription of early town records from 1809 to 1837 titled *The Settlement of Western New York State With a Review of Early Records of the Town of Gates, N.Y. 1809–1837*, and digitized historical documents such as a list of Gates businesses from the 1976–77 Suburban Directory.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$10K65%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$50%
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expenses
Total expenses$12K
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balance sheet
Total assets$120K
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Net assets$120K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.5%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Arcadia Publishing Partner — Published the society's first book in 2005 as part of the Images of America series, and likely supported subsequent publications.
- Business Partners Partner — Recognizes and supports local business partners through acknowledgment on its website.
- Business Partners Partner — Recognizes and supports local business partners through its gift shop operations.
- Christine Maurice Partner — Volunteer coordinator for the Gates Historical Society.
- Gates Garden Club Partner — Collaborated with the Gates Garden Club in initiating the formation of the Gates Historical Society.
- Gates Public Library Partner — Initiated the formation of the Gates Historical Society in collaboration with the Gates Public Library.
- Gates Public Library Partner — Transferred four cabinets of local history clippings to the Gates Historical Society and previously produced historical business lists now used by the Society.
- Landmark Society of Western NY Partner — Partner organization whose representative provided a testimonial about the Hinchey Homestead.
- LeRoy Historical Society Partner — Co-presenting a program on the history of JELLO.
- New York State Parks, Historical Preservation and Recreation Department Government — Provided state grant funding for the acquisition and preservation of the Hinchey Homestead.
- Save America’s Treasures Government — Provided federal grant funding that supported the Town of Gates' acquisition of the Hinchey Homestead.
- Support our Business Partners Partner — Recognizes local business partners who support the organization financially or through sponsorship.
- Town of Gates Partner — Long-term partner in the management of the Hinchey Homestead, with the society serving as contractual manager under a formal agreement.
- Wolcott Hinchey Partner — Donated the historic town minutes book to the Gates Historical Society in 1999.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Historical Engagementmethodology: community-event-engagementBy integrating public events, volunteer involvement, and local archiving, the organization strengthens community connection to history, because recurring, participatory engagement fosters stewardship and sustained public interest in preservation.
- Historic Preservation Through Minimal Interventionmethodology: historic_preservation_through_minimal_interventionBy maintaining historic structures like the Hinchey Homestead with minimal modern modifications, the organization preserves historical authenticity and educates the public about 19th-century craftsmanship and material culture, because direct exposure to unaltered environments deepens understanding of the past.
- Public History Education Through Narrative Integrationmethodology: public-history-educationBy embedding historical narratives and museum collections into tours, exhibits, and educational programming, the organization increases public understanding of local history, because contextualized storytelling makes the past more accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences.