The Olmsted Historical Society operates the Frostville Museum which is located at the bottom of Cedar Point Road in the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. The museum consists of seven buildings, maintained and run by the Historical Society. The buildings include the Prechtel House (the only home original to this site), the Jenkins's Cabin, the Briggs' House, the Carpenter House, the General Store, the Display Barn and our newest building the Barton Road Church. The original structure dates back to the early 1800's. There is also an Events Barn with tables and a kitchen available to rent for gatherings. It can accommodate up 100 people.
The name Frostville has historical significance in this part of the Western Reserve. Dr. Elias Carrington Frost settled on Kennedy Ridge about 1819. He opened a post office in 1829. He called the postal station Frostville although it was within the township first called Lenox then named Olmsted. After the official name of the postal station was eventually changed to Olmsted, the Frostville designation of the surrounding area remained. It seemed appropriate to reclaim this early name when choosing a name for the museum complex.
Tours for schools, scouts, and other youth and adult organized groups are available by prior arrangement any day of the week from May through October. Please call to inquire 440-779-0280.
If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteering your time, please fill out a membership form at the Membership Form link to the right and mail it to Olmsted Historical Society, P.O. Box 38744, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138. Questions can be left on our voice mail at 440-779-0280. Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM at the North Olmsted Public Library unless notified of a change through our newsletter. The June 8th, July 6th and August 3rd meetings of 2008 will be held at the Events Barn at Frostville Museum.
