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Burned Over District Stories Continued: The Neversweats originated in the town of Rose around 1822. Strong believers in the bible and the teachings within, the... Neversweats did not care for the traditional organizational structure of churches. Meetings were held in a local schoolhouse. Members are reported to have spoken in unknown tongues. It has been written that the meetings were lively and went on long into the night, sometimes until nearly morning. That’s where the expression originated - We’ll hold on ’til morning and never sweat a drop hence - the Neversweats. In the 1850s, the Neversweats moved to central Wisconsin, settling a town called Wild Rose where the group opened a church and became known as the Standalones. Learn more about the Neversweats: https://waynehistorians.org/Places/site.php?site=1107

I’ll Drink to That! Wayne County Malt Houses: The 1880 limestone Genesee Brewery malt house is a familiar site to all who visit Sodus Point whether by air, la...nd or water. Did you know there were a number of malthouses scattered about Wayne County many in operation before the Sodus Point landmark was constructed? Located along the canal from Palmyra to Clyde, and even inland at North Rose - malthouses provided locals with an important beverage beer. Beer was said to be safer to drink than water. New York’s climate is ideal for growing hops and barley. Colonial settlers opened the first commercial brewery in Manhattan in 1632. Expanding through the 18th century and experiencing a major boost when the Erie Canal opened in 1825, local production of hops and barley increased local beer production. NYS benefited from the immigration of English, German and Irish during the 19th century who brought brewing skills with them putting New York at the forefront in beverage production. Between 1840 and 1900, NYS brewed more beer than anywhere else in the country. The number of NYS breweries reached an all-time high by 1876 with nearly 400 operations. By the end of the 19th century, pasteurization, refrigeration, rail and canal transport, and bottling moved the brewing industry from small-scale operations for local sale to much larger breweries with a more expanded market. The Wayne County village with the most malthouses being one of its most important industries is Clyde. The first malthouse in Clyde opened in 1854. By 1877 newspaper reports Clyde’s alcoholic production came from nine operations. The village’s malthouses received more than 228,000 bushels of grain each year while in operation. (Clyde Herald 10/1/1930). By 1910, the number of breweries in NYS fell to below 200. An epidemic of downy mildew destroyed the state's hops production. By 1919 most Wayne County malthouses had ceased business. Many were being converted to cold storage, coal storage, other warehouse purposes, or were destroyed. The National Prohibition Act (Volstead Act) of 1919 prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. President Wilson vetoed the act, but Congress voted to override that veto. (New York State did repeal the law in 1923.) Following the 21st Amendment in 1933, legalizing beer production, only a small handful of breweries in NYS reopened. When you have your next beer lift the glass in honor of those brewers from years gone by. Sodus Point Malt House visit: https://waynehistorians.org/Places/site.php?site=938 Photo: Sodus Point Malt house on right, grain elevator in center, and coal trestle on left. Courtesy Sodus Bay Historical Society.

In the comment section, please write a caption for this photo. Then share the photo and your caption to another group - let's see how far these fish will travel! (Include this message in your post.) PS Just for fun. Postcard - Courtesy of the Town of Huron Historical Archives.

****UPDATE**** Although this photo is undated, the year this photo may have been taken is being narrowed down. 1885 - 1901 My office does not currently posses and records or documents pertaining to this Clyde, Rose, Wolcott stage or any other stage in our town. However, I did find an article on page 3 of the Oct 31, 1901 issue of Lake Shore News found on the New York State Historic Newspapers website shed some light. https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/.../1901-10-31/ed-1/seq-...3/ . According to the article titled "Stage Line Abandoned", it appears that the Clyde Rose Wolcott Stage was 16 years old at the time it closed in 1901.

Exciting news from Rose, New York! The community now has its first-ever blue and yellow New York State historic roadside markers. They commemorate Rose's first ...town hall and abolitionist Samuel Lyman. In addition, a Legends & Lore marker for the Neversweats religious group has also been installed this month. Visit the Historian - Town of Rose Facebook page to learn more. #markermonday #historicmarker #legendsandlore

From the Wayne County Bicentennial page. Hop on over to their page to see other old photos from all around the county.

Merry Christmas! Here is a look at Christmas from the 1900s.

According to the United States Census Bureau, as of September 10, 2020, .% . , www.my2020census.gov ---. 2020 ! Censuses are not only a brief snapshot of who we are and the fact that we even existed to future historians & genealogists (don’t worry detailed information... is protected by law and confidential for 72 years), censuses are also VERY important to our immediate future. In addition to determining how many representatives each state gets, the census population is used to determine federal and state aid to communities for things such as health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initiatives, head start programs, hospitals, fire departments, schools, libraries, roads and other critical programs, resources and services for the next 10 years. See more

The deadline for the 2020 census is quickly approaching. .% . , www.my2020census.gov ---. Censuses are not only a brief snapshot of who we are and the fact that we even existed to future historians & genealogists (don’t worry detailed information is protected by law and confidential for 72 years), censuses are also VERY impo...rtant to our immediate future. In addition to determining how many representatives each state gets, the census population is used to determine federal and state aid to communities for things such as health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initiatives, head start programs, hospitals, fire departments, schools, libraries, roads and other critical programs, resources and services for the next 10 years. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of September 10, 2020 only 54.9% of the Town of Rose population has responded. Help our community get the aid we deserve, complete the 2020 census today online at www.my2020census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these days are history in the making. The graduation ceremony for the North Rose-Wolcott Class of 2020, as well as other schools across the state and country, had to be changed from the typical graduation ceremony to something else. Our communities have decided to help the North Rose-Wolcott graduates celebrate with a parade featuring them. Supported by the Supervisors of Rose, Wolcott, Huron, Butler and the Village of Wolcott Mayor. Any questions can be directed to Rose Supervisor, Richard Lasher at 315-587-4418 ext. 1.

Mask Distribution for Rose is June 6, 2020 from 9:00am 12:00pm (or while supplies last) at the Town Highway Barn, located at 4065 Main St in Rose. This distribution is for residents currently living within the Town of Rose ONLY. See the Wayne County Public Health's post below for distribution information in other towns within the county.