The Olmsted Historical Society operates the Frostville Museum located at 24101 Cedar Point Road at the corner of Lewis and Cedar Point Roads in the Cleveland MetroParks Rocky River Reservation. Records from our archives show that the society was founded in May of 1953. The society incorporated as a non-profit in 1960. In 1968 the society's name was changed to the Olmsted Historical Society focusing on the history of the entire original township.
The museum consists of eight buildings maintained and run by the Olmsted Historical Society. The buildings include: Prechtel House (the only home original to this site), Jenkin's Cabin, Brigg's House, Carpenter House, Gifford General Store, Strelau Event Barn, Wensink Display Barn, the Stearns Carriage House which houses our restrooms and the Frostville Village Church (formerly the Barton Road Church). This structure dates back to the early 1800's. The Events Barn is equipped with a kitchen, tables and chairs. This facility is used for
our events throughout the year.
The name Frostville has historic significance in this part of the Western Reserve. Dr. Elias Carrington Frost settled on Kennedy Ridge around 1819. In the early part of 1800, this region of Olmsted Township was called Frostville. He opened a post office in 1829. The postal station was named Frostville although it was within the township first called Lenox and later named Olmsted. 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 organizations are available any day of the week from May through October by reservation. Please call
216-501-3345 for more
If you are interested in becoming a member and volunteering your time, please fill out a membership from at the Membership Form link to the right and mail it to Olmsted Historical Society, P.O. Box 38744, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. Questions may be left on our voice mail at 216-501-3345. General 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.
Olmsted Historical Society - Frostville Museum
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