History Block sponsored by Family Heritage Trust Company
Located between Church and 2nd Street
Delve in to the rich historical heritage of Frederick County. Learn about local historic sites and the efforts being made to preserve them. Plus, meet with local historians with a focus on Jewish heritage, the Civil War and area churches, and take a moment to register to vote in an upcoming election!
2024 Event Sponsors
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2024 Food Vendors
| PARTNER | FOOD/MENU |
| Bruster’s Real Ice Cream | Ice cream, waffle cones, brownie sundae, freeze drink, milkshakes, sprinkles, bottled water, canned soda, and tea. |
| Agave 137 – 137 N. Market Street | Frito and Dorito walking tacos, street corn, water, tea, and soda. |
| Brewer’s Alley – 124 N. Market Street | Barbecued turkey legs, pulled pork BBQ with coleslaw, chicken tenders, old bay fries, and chocolate chip cookie. |
2024 Event Partners
| PARTNER | MERCHANDISE/ACTIVITY |
| Coast Designs – downtown Frederick business | Purchase local signs, artwork, jewelry, pillows, and home decor. |
| Alicia L – 149 N. Market Street | Purchase clothing and accessories. |
| Ancient Order of Hibernian | Information table for the Blue and Grey Division. Share cultural and historical information of the Irish in America. |
| T/A Art Collective – 141 A N. Market Street | Purchase local and regional art and handmade items. |
| Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation | Civil War-related themes for coloring book pages and crayons. |
| Why Islam | Giveaways, henna tattoos, balloons, and learn your name in Arabic. |
| The Frederick News-Post | Spin the wheel to win giveaways. Coloring books and crayons. |
| Advocates for Homeless Families | Free raffle for two $50 Frederick gift cards, kids toys, and games give-away based on a coded lollipop tree. |
| Carrollton Manor Chapter NSDAR | Selfie booth with life-sized standup cutouts of founding fathers and with DAR members in period attire. |
| Zoe’s Chocolate Shop – 121 A N. Market Street | Purchase chocolate bars, smores, and other confections. |
| When We All Vote | Free kids stickers, QR code for voter registration (non-partisan) and education. Business cards for vote411.org and non-partisan voter guides. |
| STROLL Ijamsville | In The Streets sponsor. |
| Register of Wills | Pick a duck out of a bucket of water to win a prize. |
| Maryland Deaf Community Center | Share awareness about the Maryland Deaf Community Center (MDCC). Registration for ASL classes. |
| Collective Church | Play a sports games with us and vote for a local nonprofit to receive a gift from the Collective Church. Frederick Frederick cityscape magnets to color. |
| Magpie Fibers – 154 N. Market Street | Come sit and knit, crochet, or draw! Check out the materials normally sold in store. |
| WFRE | In The Streets Sponsor. |
| Maryland Forward Party | Discuss pathways to voting reform and provide an interactive voting display of ranked choice voting on your favorite candy. Coloring pages and button giveaways. |
| Hood College | Prize wheel. |
| The Frederick Center | Fun with flags! |
| Rose Hill Manor Parks & Museums | Tin punch craft, writing with quills and feathers, and wool carding. |
| League of Women Voters of Frederick | Learn how to register and verify your voter registration. |
| Family Heritage Trust | In The Streets Sponsor. |
| El Shaddai Congregation | Various items from the Jewish faith and culture that participants can touch, discuss, and learn about. |
| Frederick Children’s Chorus | Interactive games and giveaways. |
Interested in being a part of History Block at future In the Streets Festivals? Contact organizers at 301-600-2844.
