The Century House Historical Society in Rosendale plays host to the rich stories of some of our region’s most iconic historic industries. The site, which includes the Widow Jane Mine, offers visitors a unique window into the work that built America by celebrating the intertwined legacies of the railroads, canal infrastructure, and cement manufacturing that once called Ulster County home. Join Century House historian Bill Merchant for a special weekend at Persen House to hear the fascinating story of Rosendale natural cement and how it helped build America!