Thursday, Haley, Zach and I attended a free concert at Fort Reno Park. Just looking for something to do after work, we ended up having a really nice evening. There were three bands playing. The headliner was a band called "Tereu Tereu", who we had never heard of but really ended up enjoying.
The weather was great, the music was good, and the chips and salsa we picked up at Whole Foods on our way over were delicious. A lot of the other attendees at the concert were interesting in their own ways. We really felt a community vibe in the park and tried to fit as with the locals (without looking too lost).
Surprisingly enough, Fort Reno is also the highest point in the city and was involved in the only Civil War battle to take place in the District of Columbia. After doing some research, I found that the fort saw action July 10-12, 1864, when the Confederates attacked. Zach informed us that, during this time period, people didn't believe the war was real and often picnicked near the war, as if it was common entertainment. After the war, the fort became a "Freetown" for freed slaves and later a reservoir. Today, it's a park open to the public. The actual Fort is in the background of the stage where the musicians play, and it gives a surreal feeling to the atmosphere.
All in all, it was a good time. I'd definitely recommend attending one of the summer's other free shows. The summer's complete schedule is listed at the link below. The shows are usually on Monday and Thursday nights, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The park is about a block from the Metro station and very easy to find.
-LT & HC
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