Charlotte has been known as the ‘Queen City’ for some time. Here’s what to know about Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

That’s because as “Queens” they were honoring Rochester’s quasi-official nickname of “the Queen City.” It was a name that had been around since the 1870s, according to some sources.

Queen City Shout kicks off Monday, March 18 and runs through Sunday, March 24. New this year are the addition of poetry and dance to the festival.