Fort Reno Returns from Arsenic Hiatus!

Arsenic cannot hold back good music, good times, and outdoor fun!! In 2008, Fort Reno was closed and fenced off because of high levels of arsenic in the soil. The arsenic problem now having been remedied, the FREE concert series that has been held there for the past three decades is now back in effect, but needs help to get back to its former glory.

For over 30 years Fort Reno Summer Concerts have been held at Fort Reno park; and in that time we've been host to hundreds of bands. Shows are held twice weekly from mid-June until mid-August at Fort Reno Park in Northwest DC. The park is located 2 blocks north of the Tenleytown-AU Metro stop on the Red Line. Concerts start at 7:15 PM and are over by 9:30 PM. We try to keep shows family and pet friendly, so feel free to bring the kids and your hound. The latter may need a leash. Please know that glass bottles, drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited, and unwelcome. The series is entirely volunteer run at all levels and relies on donations for park permits and the cost of getting the sound guys to show up.

Excerpt taken from the concert series' own facebook page (links added, minor edits)

Fun facts about Fort Reno:

- Supported by DC-icon and influential punk idol Ian MacKaye (frontman/guitartist of Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Minor Threat, Get Evens and co-founder of Dischord Records which produces only DC-based music).

- The concert series is actually run by Ian's sister, Amanda MacKaye.

- In 1864, Robert E. Lee sent General Jubal A. Early on a northern flanking march through Rockville to attack Washington, DC. Fort Reno saw its last Civil War combat at the ensuing "Battle of Fort Stevens," which involved much of Northwest DC.

Right now, all bands are submitted for the 2009 series and the concert list is coming soon, NORSA members will likely attend several, so please help this DC staple and join us for a show!