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Gates Historical Society programs scheduled

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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