Olmsted Historical Society

“Other revenue 2,142 total 2,142”

“Church & barn other expenses 7,110 expenses advertising 8,227 liability insurance 3,132 program expense 40,858 supplies 3,473 utilities 7,429 facility repair 8,658 volunteer refreshments 274 telephone 1,937 miscellaneous 1,256 affiliate dues and fees 667 non-investment depreciation 3,278 total 86,299”

“95,198 95,198 less accumulated depreciation 44,038 47,316 total 51,160 47,882”

“The primary exempt purpose of the society is to bring persons together who are interested in the history that influenced the development of the olmsted area of northeast ohio, to discover and collect artifacts which illustrate the history of the area, to preserve such artifacts and to make them available to all who wish to examine them, to cooperate with officials in ensuring the preservation and accessibility of the records and archives of the olmsted area, to understand the preservation is historic buildings and the dissemination of historical inforamtion. To further this purpose, the olmsted historical society manages the frostville museum, a 19th century village located in the clevealnd metroparks rocky river reservation.”

“An archivist records room is actively used by the public seeking information on the history of families in the olmsted area. Since 2005 there has been restoration of an 1840's historical church, a hearse barn, an 1838 home to the museum was moved with the assistance of volunteers, and other fundraising efforts to support the projects. The number of fully restored 19th century buildings to 13, with the additional home being renovated making the building total 14. Various educational events are held at the museum each year. Additionally, tours are conducted for all individuals and groups. The society also operates a farmer's market year round. All events and all historical homes are opened to the public with volunteers interacting with the public and educating them about the history of the homes and the area. During the filing year, approximately 30,000 persons visited the frostville museum during events and tours. During the 2017 tax year, the society has been fundraising to build a replica 1800's schoolhouse. One method to raise funds has been to sell engraved bricks, which will be used to make a sidewalk leading to the schoolhouse.”