Events in Fiscal Year 2017–18

October 8

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, October 8, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1817 M Street NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

October 11

Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Innovation Lab
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC

Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! With the help of experienced WIkipedians, attendees will use resources provided by the National Archives to improve articles related to Hispanic Heritage. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Please bring a laptop or tablet and photo ID. Learn more »

October 20

U.S. Historic Sites Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, October 20, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

National Trust for Historic Preservation
2600 Virginia Ave NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20037

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics, including American History. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to articles about historic sites in the United States. Staff from The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be on hand to provide access to source material. Learn more »

October 21

Laurel History Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region. This event will include new editor training and special tour by the Laurel Historical Society. Learn more »

November 11

Making Statistics Clear Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, November 11, 2017
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

American Statistical Association
732 N. Washington St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

At the Make Statistics Clear Edit-a-thon (or the Statistics 2017 Edit-a-thon we'll work on articles related to the field of statistics and statistical activities such as censuses and surveys. The American Statistical Association is our host, and Wikimedia DC chapter will join in and will train anyone new to Wikipedia. Learn more »

November 18

Improving Artist Diversity Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, November 18, 2017
12PM – 5PM

WHERE

American University: Katzen Arts Center, Room 112
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016

One of the primary ways someone can quickly learn about art and artists is through Wikipedia. Our Edit-a-Thon will focus on improving or creating articles about contemporary artists with ties to the DMV area, particularly those about non-men and artists of color. This workshop will help students develop contact with their own art communities, writing skills, and a knowledge of Wikipedia policies. Learn more »

December 2

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, December 2, 2017
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

December 2

Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN

Saturday, December 2, 2017
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Refreshments (and cake!) will be provided! Learn more »

December 8

Women’s Economic Empowerment Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, December 8, 2017
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Embassy of Sweden
2900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Only 17% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women. Help us change that! Join Wikimedia DC and the Embassy of Sweden for a Women’s Economic Empowerment Edit-a-thon. Learn to edit Wikipedia and help improve or create articles about Swedish and American women entrepreneurs, business leaders, scientists and innovators. The afternoon will include welcome remarks by the Swedish Ambassador to the US, Karin Olofsdotter, and a training session with Wikimedia DC. A guided tour of the exhibitions in House of Sweden is included. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a laptop and photo ID. Registration is required. Learn more »

January 20

Sumner Museum DC Public Education Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, January 20, 2018
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

Charles Sumner School Museum & Archives
1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

Join us at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives for an Edit-a-thon focused on DC Public Education. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use the Sumner Archives to help improve the quality of articles related to the history of public education in the District of Columbia.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

February 2

Georgetown Slavery Archive Editing Workshop

WHEN

Friday, February 2, 2018
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WHERE

Georgetown University, Lauinger Library-5th Floor
3700 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20057

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

In 1838, Jesuit priests sold 272 enslaved people who worked on Jesuit plantations in Southern Maryland. Proceeds from the sale were used to pay a portion of Georgetown University's debts. The Georgetown Slavery Archive was established in 2016 to maintain and share materials related to slavery and the 1838 sale. We will use these materials to edit and create relevant Wikipedia articles. New editors are welcome. Training will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

February 18

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, February 18, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

March 10

Arlington Women in History Editing Workshop

WHEN

Saturday, March 10, 2018
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Arlington Central Library-1st Floor Circulation Alcove
1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201

Only 17% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women. Help us change that! Join Wikimedia DC and the Arlington Central Library for a Women's History Month editing workshop. Edit Wikipedia and help to improve or create articles about historical women of Arlington. New editors are welcome. Training will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a laptop and photo ID. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Learn more »

March 11

University of Maryland iSchool Disability Justice Editing Workshop

WHEN

Sunday, March 11, 2018
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

University of Maryland-Exact location TBD
College Park, MD 20742

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

Join us at the University of Maryland iSchool Editing Workshop and help to improve the quality of Wikipedia articles related to Disability Justice. Attendees will learn to edit existing articles and create new ones with the help of experienced Wikipedians. This event is co-hosted by student organizations iDiversity and Special Libraries Association @ UMD.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. University of Maryland students are encouraged to check out laptops from UMD Libraries. Learn more »

March 17

National Museum of Women in the Arts: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon 2018

WHEN

Saturday, March 17, 2018
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

WHERE

National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20005

Wikimedia’s gender trouble is well-documented. While the reasons for the gender gap are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity, however, is not. Content is skewed by the lack of female participation. This represents an alarming absence in an increasingly important repository of shared knowledge.

Let’s change that. Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to art and feminism. We will provide tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, as well as reference materials, coffee and lunch. Bring your laptop, power cord and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Attendees must register using the Wikimedia Labs Dashboard. Follow these steps. It's quick and easy!

1. Go to DC NMWA ArtAndFeminism 2018

2. Select Login if you already have a Wikipedia username or Enroll if you don't

3. Once logged in, select 'Join'.

4. Enter pin 'AF' Learn more »

March 20

Art and Feminism Wikipedia-Edit-A-Thon at SAAM

WHEN

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets NW, Washington, D.C.

Join us and take part in the annual international campaign to improve coverage of women, art, and feminism on Wikipedia. Beginners are welcome! Wikipedia training will be provided. Connect with the museum and the movement on Twitter: #atSAAM #ArtandFeminism #NowEditingAF

Hosted at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), and organized by SAAM and Wikimedia DC.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Learn more »

March 24

Influential Women in American History Editing Workshop

WHEN

Saturday, March 24, 2018
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters
1776 D St NWWashington, DC 20006

Only 17% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women. Help us change that! Join Wikimedia DC and the Daughters of the American Revolution for a Women's History Month editing workshop. Edit Wikipedia and help to improve or create articles about influential women in American history. New editors are welcome. Training will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a laptop and photo ID. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Learn more »

March 27

Women in Architecture Editing Workshop

WHEN

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Washington Chapter, American Institute of Architects
421 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20004

Only 17% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women. Help us change that! Join Wikimedia DC and the Washingtom Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for an evening editing workshop. Learn to edit Wikipedia and help improve or create articles about Women architects.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Dinner will be provided.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

April 8

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, April 8, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

This event has been postponed or cancelled.

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

April 12

National Rivers and Trails Wikipedia Editing Workshop

WHEN

Thursday, April 12, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE

Bureau of Land Management
20 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

Join us at the Bureau of Land Management for a National Rivers and Trails Editing Workshop. Attendees will learn to edit and create articles about national rivers and trails. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to provide training and guidance.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please bring your own lunch.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

April 13

Farm-to-Fork Sustainability Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, April 13, 2018
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705

Have you ever wondered how scientists make our food supply safer, more nutritious, more abundant, and more sustainable? Learn more while improving the accuracy and quality of online information about sustainability in food and agriculture as a participant in a Wikipedia edit-a-thon!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) and Wikimedia DC invite Wikipedians of all levels of experience to participate in this Farm-to-Fork Sustainability Edit-a-thon. Topics will include plant and animal production, pest management, bioproducts, and agroecosystem conservation practices. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet ARS scientists, librarians, and data science experts. They will also learn more about resources available through ARS and its National Agricultural Library.

About your hosts: ARS is USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency, with more than 90 locations throughout the United States and overseas. The agency’s research spans crop and animal production and protection, natural resource management, food safety and quality, and nutrition. Wikimedia DC is the regional outreach organization for Wikipedia and other projects of the Wikimedia Foundation, promoting participation on Wikimedia projects throughout the United States. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

June 2

Capital Area Biospace Emerging Technologies Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, June 2, 2018
12 PM – 4 PM

WHERE

Capital Areas Biospace
Rockville, MD

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

This workshop will bring together DIY biologists and makers from across the DC area with experienced Wikipedians. Learn about emerging technologies like synthetic biology, nanotechnology, robotics, and more! Afterwards, we'll teach you how to improve Wikipedia articles on science and engineering topics of your choice.

As the web’s most visited reference site, Wikipedia is a starting point for both scientists and non-scientists to learn about technology topics. Wikipedia is openly editable, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. During this training, you will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia articles, and practice these skills with experienced Wikipedians.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; you can reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org.

Lunch will be provided! Learn more »

June 17

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, June 17, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

June 27

National Archives Vietnam-Era US Coast Guard Records Editing Workshop

WHEN

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
10 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Innovation Hub
Washington, DC

Join us at the National Archives Innovation Hub for a Vietnam-Era US Coast Guard Records Editing Workshop. Attendees will learn to edit Wikipedia and use recently scanned Coast Guard records to update related Wikipedia articles. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to provide training and guidance.

Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

Laptops are required, so please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

July 11

DC Historic Sites Wikipedia Editing Workshop

WHEN

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

National Trust for Historic Preservation
2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC

Join us for a Wikipedia editing workshop hosted by the DC Preservation League. Attendees will learn to edit and create Wikipedia articles about historically significant sites and properties in the District of Columbia.

Registration is required. Dinner will be provided.

Laptops are required, so please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »

August 12

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, August 12, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

September 26

Hispanic Heritage Month Wikipedia Editing Workshop

WHEN

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE

Beatley Central Library
5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Month Wikipedia Editing Workshop hosted by Alexandria’s Beatley Central Library with support from Wikimedia DC.

With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit Wikipedia and improve or create Wikipedia articles related to Hispanic heritage. No editing experience is necessary.

Laptops are required; please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org

This event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided. Learn more »

September 29

Getting to Know Your Archdiocese: A Wikipedia Editing Workshop

WHEN

Saturday, September 29, 2018
12:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Editing Workshop, 12:30-4:45 - Mass and reception, 5PM-7PM)

WHERE

Catholic Information Center
1501 K Street NW, Suite 175, Washington, DC

Join us at the Catholic Information Center as we gather to edit articles on parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington in honor of the Feast of St. Jerome, patron saint of translators, librarians, and encyclopedists. There is a rich institutional history of the Catholic Church here in the Archdiocese dating all the way back to John Carroll, the first Bishop and Archbishop in the United States. Our goal is to make that history known on the world's largest online encyclopedia.

Attendees will learn to edit Wikipedia and use online and print sources to update related Wikipedia articles. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to provide training and guidance. There will also be some librarians available to help with research.

Laptops are required; please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. New editors are strongly encouraged to create a Wikipedia account before the day of the event.

Sponsored by: Catholic Information Center St. Dominic Catholic Church

Co-sponsors: Archdiocese of Washington The Catholic University of America Alumni Association The Catholic University of America’s Department of Library and Information Science Alumni Board

Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

Laptops are required, so please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »