History Block
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!
2023 Event Sponsors
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2023 Food Vendors
PARTNER | FOOD/MENU |
Brewer’s Alley 124 N. Market Street |
BBQ Turkey Legs | Pete’s Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw | Old Bay Boardwalk Fries | Chicken Tenders |
Cellar Door Restaurant 5 E. Church Street |
Open Pit Grill | Mac n Cheese | Brisket | Soda | Water |
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern 105 N. Market Street |
Wagyu Foot-long | Hot Pastrami | Ice Cream Cones| Water | Soda |
Firestone’s Market
105 N. Market Street |
Turkey Wraps | Chicken Salad Wraps | Veggie Wraps | Strawberry Basil Lemonade | Canned Soda | Cookies | Brownies | Water |
Agave 137 137 N. Market Street |
Char-roasted Chicken | Platains | Street Corn| Churro Sticks | Tea | Lemonade | Water |
River Bar & Grill 129 N. Market Street |
Menu Coming Soon! |
JB Seafood |
Crab cakes | Softshells | Oysters | Catfish | Chicken Tenders | French Fries | Onion Rings | Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl | Bottled Drinks |
2023 Event Partners
PARTNER | MERCHANDISE/ACTIVITY |
A Lit’le Irish, Too | Merchandise Sales – clothing. |
Alicia L | Merchandise Sales – clothing and accessories. |
AOH – Frederick Division 1 “The Blue and The Gray” | Informational table for the Frederick Blue Grey Division. Sharing cultural and historical information of the Irish in America. |
Art Collective | Merchandise Sales – local and regional artwork and handmade items. |
Carrollton Manor Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) | Information about the DAR, the US flag, the Constitution, and local activities related to the 250th celebration of the Nation’s founding. Photo opportunities with life-sized cutouts of six Founding Fathers and DAR members in period attire. |
COAST Designs |
Merchandise Sales – Frederick or Maryland-related signs, home goods, dish towels, and jewelry. |
Frederick Coin Exchange | Kids activity – dig for hidden treasures (coins). |
Frederick Secular Humanists | Interactive quiz on secularism and religious freedom, noting key points in Maryland’s history. |
Hood College |
Information on college’s offering, giveaways, and a prize wheel. |
Kiwanis Club of Frederick MD | Celebrating 101 years in Frederick. Learn about the Kiwanis club – a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child at a time. |
League of Women Voters of Frederick County | Relating 100 years of women’s right to vote and the history of the LWVFC in Frederick County. |
Magpie Fibers | Creating a curated making space for makers to gather in addition to demonstrations of different fiber-related crafts. |
Party for Socialism and Liberation | Jeopardy-styled quiz and small prizes. |
Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums | Interactive history activity. |
The Frederick Center | Fun with flags. |
Zoe’s Chocolate Co. | Chocolate and pre-packed chocolate goods. |
Interested in being a part of History Block at future In the Streets Festivals? Contact organizers at 301-600-2844.