The Gates Historical Society announces its 2016 program of presentations on local, state and world historical events and people.
The dates and presentations are as follows: March 21, The Great Tonsil Massacre; April 18, The Native Americans in Upstate NY; May 16, Folklore and Legends of Rochester; June 20, Cycling the Erie Canal; July 18, Myron Holley: Canal Builder/Abolitionist/Unsung Hero; August 15, WWI: Rochester Mobilizes for the Great War; September 19, Monroe County Civil War Soldiers; October 17, The History of Odenbach Shipbuilding in WWII; and November 21, James Hard, Last Civil War Combat Veteran.
All presentations will take place at the Gates Town Hall Annex, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates starting at 7 p.m. The Annex is fully handicapped accessible.
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