Calendar

October 15

American Archive of Public Broadcasting Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, October 15, 2020
4pm – 5:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB.

Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB.

No Wikipedia editing experience necessary.

With October 15th being the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the upcoming Latino Empowerment Exhibit. Learn more »

October 29

Smithsonian Women in Finance Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, October 29, 2020
1pm –3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Save the date for a virtual edit-a-thon on Women in Finance on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-3:00pm EST where we will highlight women who have been trailblazers in finance, business, and entrepreneurship. The histories of women in these spaces is not well documented online, but they deserve to be told. Dr. Crystal M. Moten, curator of African American history in the division of Work and History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will speak about her work and the importance of telling her stories at the edit-a-thon.

During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in finance and business in the United States. Ariel Cetrone, Wikimedia DC, will lead the Wikipedia tutorial and beginners are welcome. Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia articles. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. Content on Wikipedia is not even, currently only 18% of biographies are about women. Help us correct that imbalance by editing articles about women on Wikipedia.

This event is collaboratively planned by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects.

The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or captioning, please email BecauseOfHerStory@si.edu. Learn more »

October 31

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, October 31, 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

November 12

American Archive of Public Broadcasting Voices of Democracy Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, November 12, 2020
4pm –5:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB.

Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB.

No Wikipedia editing experience necessary.

With November 3rd as the presidential elections, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the Voices of Democracy: Public Media and Presidential Elections exhibit. Learn more »

November 16

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, November 16, 2020
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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

December 5

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, December 5, 2020
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 6

Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN

Sunday, December 6, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Learn more »

December 11

Smithsonian American Art Museum Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, December 11, 2020
10am –3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for a virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon that helps to highlight more artists and stories like those featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's landmark exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. The exhibition brings together five decades of innovative printmaking by Chicano artists to explore the social justice-rooted artistic tradition and its contemporary legacy. Many of the featured artists came of age during the civil rights era and channeled the period's social activism into assertive aesthetic statements that announced a new political and cultural consciousness among people of Mexican descent in the United States. Learn how to edit and create new Wikipedia articles in this online editing workshop and work to amplify and expand on articles about Chicanx women and LGBTQ+ artists. All levels of technological proficiency welcome. Learn more »

January 26

Virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Planet Word’s Poets and Writers

WHEN

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
11am – 2pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Planet Word features over 100 books and poems in our magical library, representing a diverse range of styles, subjects, and historical eras. Some of these writers and works are famous — others are less well known. But they all deserve documentation, and we could use your help! During this workshop, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to create and update articles in Wikipedia. Beginners are welcome.

This event is a collaboration between Planet Word and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects. Learn more »

January 30

DC Public Education Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, January 30, 2021
10am – 1pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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. Learn more »

February 21

African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

WHEN

Sunday, February 21, 2021
12pm –3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked.

Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM.

Organized by: NMAAHC, blackcomptueHER, and Wikimedia DC Learn more »

February 27

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, February 27, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 1

African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

WHEN

Monday, March 1, 2021
12pm –3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked.

Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM.

Organized by: NMAAHC, blackcomputeHER, and Wikimedia DC Learn more »

March 6

National Museum of Women in the Arts Virtual Black Artists Matter Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, March 6, 2021
10:00am –1pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

NMWA will join with its partner, Wikimedia DC, to mark Wikipedia's 20th anniversary with the museum's eighth Art+Feminism edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. We will work to enrich the representation of women artists of color, with an emphasis on women of African descent whose work is included in NMWA's collection.

This event is part of a global initiative to help right Wikipedia’s gender imbalance. In 2019, at least 4,360 Art+Feminism participants created or enhanced over 31,500 Wikipedia pages.

No experience necessary—just be ready with your computer, a motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate.

Use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism and #NowEditingAF to share about the event on social media! Learn more »

March 8

WikiGap Edit-a-thon – Kicking Off the Global Campaign

WHEN

Monday, March 8, 2021
9:00am –12:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Welcome to the fourth annual WikiGap Campaign! Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, by working for concrete change: editing and creating Wikipedia articles, and making women more visible online.

We will kick off the WikiGap Challenge, give the floor to experts on gender policies and rights, learn how to edit Wikipedia – or for those of you who already know, spend the time with making some concrete action.

The event will take place via Zoom. Everyone who has registered will receive a Zoom link after registration closes. The initial parts will be livestreamed on Wikimedia Sverige social media platforms, but the following editathon will be restricted to pre-registered users.

Program

Introduction (2pm London time) Training on how to edit (2.30 pm London time) Two hours editing (3.30 pm London time) Anyone who is an experienced user can join a breakout room for editing instead of the training.

March 23

Food Safety and Modernization Act Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
10am –3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), enacted by Congress in 2011, is a comprehensive update of federal food safety laws. It addresses preventable foodborne illness, monitors the global food supply chain, and ensures human and animal food safety. Rather than a system that responds to foodborne illness, FSMA works to prevent it. Following its enactment, the FDA created seven comprehensive new regulations to enforce the law. These regulations touch on nearly every aspect of the food supply chain.

We will start the day with remarks from Paul Wester, Director of the National Agricultural Library, and follow with a panel of guests who will speak about the history, context, and future of FSMA. Following the speakers, we will hold a training session for those new to - or need a refresher on - Wikipedia editing. A worklist of FSMA topics and pages will be provided, including growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce; mandatory controls for food facilities; and monitoring and corrective action of intentional adulteration of food.

To close the day, we will hold a question and answer session.

This event is presented by the National Agricultural Library with support from Wikimedia DC. Learn more »

March 25

Wikipedia & Women in Science: Smithsonian Groundbreakers Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, March 25, 2021
1pm-3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science.

During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in science in the United States in connection with the Funk List.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Smithsonian American Women's Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.

April 2

Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, April 2, 2021
10am-12:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The World Health Organization has named vaccine hesitancy, or anti-vaccination, as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. At the same time, the spread of health-related misinformation has fueled concerns about the potential dangers or inefficacy of vaccines.

Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with the WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net and Wikimedia DC to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content.

As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.

The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event! Learn more »

April 17

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, April 17, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

May 8

Malayalam Vaccine Safety WIkipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, May 8, 2021
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The World Health Organization has named vaccine hesitancy, or anti-vaccination, as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. At the same time, the spread of health-related misinformation has fuelled concerns about the potential dangers or inefficacy of vaccines.

Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. Malayalam Wikimedians are now conducting a month-long edit-a-thon to expand Malayalam Wikipedia’s vaccine-related content. The partners in this initiative are NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative, WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net, Wikimedia DC and Centre for Internet and Society.

The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided in Malayalam and English- so no experience is necessary to join the event! Learn more »

May 15

Home Rule and the Fight for DC Statehood Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, May 15, 2021
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The struggle for Home Rule and representation in Congress is a central part of the story of Washington, D.C. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia DC for a virtual editathon to enhance Wikipedia entries relating to key figures and organizations critical to the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood.

Anyone and everyone interested in learning how to edit Wikipedia, regardless of experience or background, is welcome to virtually attend. Wikimedia DC will provide training for new editors during the first hour. Experienced editors can start editing right away. All attendees will learn about citable secondary sources that can used to create and enhance entries relating to Home Rule and DC Statehood on the world's largest reference website.

Participation instructions and the Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

This educational program is supported by a grant from the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia.

May 18

WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: She/They Edition

WHEN

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women/non-binary/transgender people of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage in the United States.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »

May 31

100 DC Women editing contest

WHEN

Monday, May 31, 2021
All the time

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us in our attempt to add 100 articles about women in the greater DC area to Wikipedia to celebrate WMDC's 10th anniversary. The contest lasts the entire month of May. Use the hashtag #100DCWomen to post your contributions on social media. Learn more »

June 12

Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in Spanish & English

WHEN

Saturday, June 12, 2021
11:00 – 1:30pm eastern time

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with Wikimedia DC and Wikimedia Mexico to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content in Spanish and English

As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.

The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event!

June 26

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, June 26, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

July 27

Wiki Focus: Black Women in Food History Edit-a-thon presented by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative

WHEN

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
1:00 – 3:30pm eastern time

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The stories of Black women in food can educate and embolden future generations, but only if their legacies are discoverable. On July 27 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern, join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon that will address the marginalization and omission of Black women’s stories by creating or adding to Wikipedia articles about their personal histories and inspiring careers in food businesses, culinary education, writing, advocacy, philanthropy, and beyond.

Don’t know how to edit Wikipedia articles? No worries, we’ll train you during the event! With these new skills, you’ll be able to help us better represent and share the stories of women like LaDeva Davis (featured above) who had her own program on PBS in 1976 called, “What’s Cooking?” During the show, she prepared budget-friendly, highly nutritious meals that appealed to wide audiences. So popular was her show that PBS broadcast it in over 100 locations across the country, making Davis one of the first Black women to have her own nationally syndicated public TV cooking show on PBS.

Honoring her role in food TV history, the museum included Davis’ image on the “TV Chefs Wall” in the FOOD: Transforming the American Table exhibition. Learn more »

May 31

100 DC Women editing contest

WHEN

Monday, May 31, 2021
All the time

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us in our attempt to add 100 articles about women in the greater DC area to Wikipedia to celebrate WMDC's 10th anniversary. The contest lasts the entire month of May. Use the hashtag #100DCWomen to post your contributions on social media. Learn more »

June 12

Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in Spanish & English

WHEN

Saturday, June 12, 2021
11:00 – 1:30pm eastern time

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with Wikimedia DC and Wikimedia Mexico to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content in Spanish and English

As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.

The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event!

September 10

History of Statistics
Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, September 10, 2021
3-5pm ET

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

We are partnering with the American Statistical Association's History of Statistics interest group to improve coverage of this area on Wikipedia and related sites. It's free and if you are new to Wikipedia we will show you how to get started. Learn more »

October 8

WikiConference North America 2021

WHEN

Friday-Sunday, October 8, 2021
Afternoons and evenings

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Annual conference of Wikimedians in North America Learn more »

October 12

Land Matters: Understanding Heirs' Property, A Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10am-3pm ET

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for a two-part event to explore the complexities of heir property and learn about organizations working to prevent land loss Learn more »

October 28

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Women Innovators in Aviation and Spaceflight

WHEN

Thursday, October 28, 2021
1pm-3:30pm ET

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in aviation and spaceflight. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »

November 6

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: African American Artists, presented by PNC Arts Alive – Delaware Art Museum

WHEN

Saturday, November 6, 2021
11am-2:30pm ET

WHERE

Delaware Art Museum - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend
2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE

Join us to help to edit and create articles about African American artists and curators that are featured in the museum's exhibit, Afro-American Images 1971: The Vision of Percy Ricks. Training for new editors will be provided. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT.

November 10

Edit-a-Thon for Democracy: Accountability for Lying to the Courts and Congress

WHEN

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12pm-3pm ET

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

A healthy democracy requires that the public can reference a complete, trustworthy, and accessible historical record of events related to government activity and interactions between government officials and the people from whom they derive their authority. Beyond equipping people with the tools to better understand how various economic, social, and cultural dynamics influence our democratic infrastructure, history also provides clarity about various players within our political landscape and the impact they have had.

The period between 2017 and 2021 was tumultuous, and recent enough that its documentation on Wikipedia is incomplete. Given Wikipedia’s importance as one of the rare places where the American public can meet to both write and read a shared reality, Protect Democracy and Wikimedia DC are organizing a series of Edit-a-Thons centered on civic engagement and historical documentation. By recording the notable impact actors have had on the U.S.’s democracy and making it easily accessible, you can help empower the public with information of important past events, creating both a recognition of positive influence and accountability for misdeeds.

This first event of our series will focus on instances of actors misleading and obstructing the courts and Congress. During this Edit-a-Thon, training as well as suggested sources will be provided so that attendees of all experience levels—both in terms of Wikipedia editing and U.S. democracy—can participate.

November 15

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, November 15, 2021
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

January 20

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: 100 Women in Science at the Smithsonian

WHEN

Thursday, January 20, 2022
1pm-3:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

During this event, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia and help combat the gender gap on Wikipedia by updating and creating articles related to the history of women in science at the Smithsonian. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »

January 23

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, January 23, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

January 27

Advancing Equity Through Food and Nutrition Security Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Thursday, January 27, 2022
11am - 3pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The American food system is often unequal and inefficient; numerous agencies regulate it with little interconnection, resulting in a broad range of simultaneous issues: food insecurity and waste, obesity and hunger, and agriculture speeding climate change that threatens agriculture, among other issues. Laurie Beyranevand from the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law School will discuss the Blueprint for a National Food Strategy and other CAFS resources. She will also examine opportunities for addressing equity-related food and nutrition issues and the need for a cohesive national approach to food system regulation through legal and scholarly research.

Our keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III, Black Church Food Security Network founder. He will describe their work on connecting churches and Black farmers to create alternative food systems that address systemic issues of racism and climate change.

The afternoon session consists of an optional Wikipedia editing training session and editing time to focus on food systems and food insecurity.

Please register on Eventbrite. The confirmation email from Eventbrite will include the Zoom link and password to access the event. Full-day attendance is not required.

For more information please visit the Wikipedia page and consider creating a username if you wish to edit.

January 29

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: History of 19th Century African American Education

WHEN

Saturday, January 29, 2022
10am-1pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us remotely and help improve and create Wikipedia content related to the history of African American education in the 19th century. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Training will be provided for new Wikipedia editors. Presented remotely by Charles Sumner School Museum and Archive and Wikimedia DC. Learn more »

February 1

Wiki Focus: Black Women in Food History

WHEN

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
1pm-3:30pm

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The stories of Black women in food can educate and embolden future generations, but only if their legacies are discoverable. Our Wikipedia edit-a-thon will address the marginalization and omission of Black women’s stories by creating or editing Wikipedia articles about their personal histories and inspiring careers in food businesses, culinary education, writing, advocacy, philanthropy, and beyond. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Learn more »

February 7

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, February 7, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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

February 24

ART library deco edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, February 24, 2022
12 PM-3 PM EST (11AM - 2 PM, CST)

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Did you know that Wikipedia is an openly editable resource? Any can edit or improve Wikipedia articles, even YOU! Join us virtually on February 24th and help improve and create Wikipedia content about African American artists from Texas. No editing experienced is necessary. Training will be provided. This event is presented by ART library deco with support from Wikimedia DC. Registration is required. Learn more »

February 26

Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN

Saturday, February 26, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Learn more »

March 11

History of Women in Statistics Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, March 11, 2022
3-5pm ET

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us at the History of Statistics Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and work on Wikipedia articles related to women statisticians and the history of women in statistics.

March 19

African Women Artists Wikipedia Edit-a-thon presented by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art

WHEN

Saturday, March 19, 2022
11:00 AM-2:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Celebrate Women’s History Month and create and edit new Wikipedia entries for Africa’s women artists in Wikipedia. Training will be provided. A Wikipedia account required; click here to create an account prior to the event.

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

March 31

African American Cultural Heritage Action Fun Edit-a-thon presented by National Trust for Historic Preservation

WHEN

Thursday, March 31, 2022
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 the National Trust for Historic Preservation online for a virtual Edit-a-thon focused on organizations and communities who have received grants from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use a variety of resources from the National Trust and beyond to help improve the quality of articles related to Action Fund awardees and their connection to Black history.

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

March 31

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Increasing the Representation of Women in STEM

WHEN

Thursday, March 31, 2022
1:00 PM-3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Increasing the Representation of Women in STEM Description Did you know that only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women and only 10% of Wikipedia’s editors identify as women? In celebration of Smithsonian’s Women’s Futures Month, help improve the uneven representation of women in STEM and the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries during this Wikipedia edit-a-thon.

At this edit-a-thon, attendees of all experience levels collaborate to learn how to edit Wikipedia together by updating articles related to women in STEM from the #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit, a collection of 120 statues of women in STEM. Rese Cloyd, Director of the Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology at AAAS, sets the stage by highlighting the importance of representation of women in STEM.

This event is presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative in conjunction with the #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit.

April 28

WikiGap 2022 - Women, Health & Environment Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, April 28, 2022
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT (1:00PM - 4:00PM UTC)

WHERE

House of Sweden (DC), Swedish Residence (NYC), and online

WikiGap 2022 - Women, Health & Environment Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Description Knowledge is power, and Wikipedia has the potential to colour our view of the world. But there is great imbalance between men and women on the website, like in society at large. There are four times as many articles about men as there are about women.

We want to change this.

Join us and help to close Wikipedia's gender gap by editing and creating Wikipedia articles about Women, Health & Environment.

Training for new Wikipedia editors will be provided.

This is a hybrid event with in-person sessions in New York and Washington, DC as well as a virtual session for those who wish to attend remotely. Please bring a laptop if planning to join us in-person.

The event is organized by Wikimedia DC, Wikimedia NYC, the Embassy of Sweden to the United States, Sweden’s Consulate General in New York, and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations.

Schedule

09:00 – 09:45: Interactive Studio Chat with Sweden's UN Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström, Sweden's Consul General Camilla Mellander, Sweden's Ambassador to the US Karin Olofsdotter, and Ms. Åsa Regnér, Deputy Executive Director of UN Women.

09:45 – 10:30: Training session with Wikimedia

10:30 – 12:00: Edit-a-thon with Wikimedia (Participants, on sight and online, will create and edit Wikipedia articles about women in Wikimedia)

Together, we want to bring about a more gender-equal internet – and a more gender-equal world!

May 16

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, May 16, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

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 »

May 19

WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: We are Here

WHEN

Thursday, May 19, 2022
1:00 PM-3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us to learn how to help increase the representation of Pacific Islander and Asian American people on Wikipedia

Take this opportunity to get involved with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative by joining us for the WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: Are Here Edition. This edition focuses on the stories of Pacific Islander and Asian American women, and nonbinary, transgender, and third gender people in APAC’s forthcoming anthology, We Are here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Shaped the United States, which will come out on October 18, 2022, from the Smithsonian Institution and Running Press Kids.

As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who are looking to learn about art, history, and science. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. There are considerable gaps on Wikipedia related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history as well as topics about transgender and nonbinary people. You can help correct these imbalances by contributing to Wikipedia.

During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. No prior Wikipedia experience is required.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.

May 20

Wikimedia Hackathon, DC in-person early-hacking day

WHEN

Friday, May 20, 2022
11:00 AM-5:00PM

WHERE

Wikimedia's Metropolitan Square WeWork space, Room 10B
655 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

If you'd like to get a head start on the weekend of hacking, join us at Wikimedia's WeWork space!

May 20

Wikimedia Hackathon, DC in-person social event

WHEN

Friday, May 20, 2022
6:30 PM-8:30 PM

WHERE

Duke's Grocery in Foggy Bottom
2000 Pennsylvania Ave St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Join us at the front bar in Duke's Grocery in Foggy Bottom for an evening social! Hackathon participants will meet, network, and socialize over covered drinks and appetizers.

May 21

Wikimedia Hackathon, DC in-person hacking event

WHEN

Saturday, May 21, 2022
10:00 AM-5:00 PM

WHERE

Cove DuPont (District Room)
1666 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

Join us at Cove DuPont for our main hacking event! Meet and work with other Wikimedians to brainstorm projects to improve and work on. We also expect to host presentations, such as tutorials and demos. Lunch will be provided, along with snacks, coffee, tea, and soft drinks throughout the day.

May 22

Wikimedia Hackathon day

WHEN

Sunday, May 22, 2022
10:00 AM-5:00 PM

WHERE

Cove DuPont (District Room)
1666 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

Join us at Cove DuPont for our main hacking event! Meet and work with other Wikimedians to brainstorm projects to improve and work on. Snacks, coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be available throughout the day.

June 9

Fifty Women Sculptors: A Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, June 9, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative to enhance the presence of sculptors and women in Wikipedia.

As one of the internet’s most frequently visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many interested in learning about art, history, and the lives of artists. Yet many women artists whose important works are displayed in museums and galleries around the world have incomplete Wikipedia articles or no article at all. Sculptors are even less represented than painters in Wikipedia, increasing the likelihood of women sculptors being excluded. This problem can be corrected. Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that we can all help improve the quantity, quality, and accuracy of Wikipedia entries.

During this event, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by creating or updating articles related to the history of fifty women sculptural artists in the United States.

This event is cohosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in art history is required. Learn more »

June 14

Juneteenth Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
11:00 AM-2:00 PM CDT - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join ART library deco virtually to help improve and create Wikipedia content about Juneteenth's history. No editing experience is necessary. Training will be provided.

July 13

Cooperative Agriculture: Planning & Practice Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
10:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT

WHERE

Virtual

Join the USDA National Agricultural Library for a two-part event including an informational session followed by Wikipedia editing. During the event, Terence Courtney, Director of Cooperative Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Federation of the Southern Cooperatives, will highlight the Federation's history and work, offering insight into the power and positive impact of self-supporting communities and cooperatives. Our second speaker, Doug O'Brien, President and CEO of National Cooperative Business Association, CLUSA International, will discuss the procedural and legal issues involved in creating an agricultural cooperative. After a lunch break, NAL's Wikipedian-in-Residence will provide training for new editors. During the afternoon session, attendees will edit articles related to agriculture, cooperatives, land loss and access, and related policy.

Please register for the event. The confirmation email from Eventbrite will include the Zoom link and a password to access the event. Full-day attendance is not required, please feel free to come and go as you wish. Learn more »

July 18

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, July 18, 2022
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to come and have not received it by Sunday. Learn more »

August 14

Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: Women in Virginia History

WHEN

Sunday, August 14, 2022
12:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT

WHERE

City of Fairfax Regional Library

Learn how to edit Wikipedia articles! Join us for an edit-a-thon focused on women in Virginia history. There will be a one-hour instruction led by a representative from Wikimedia DC, followed by two hours to update and upload content. We will use sources specific to the Virginia Room collection to create articles or expand on existing articles on Wikipedia.

August 15

(Re)writing History: Wikipedia-edit-a-thon presented by The Peale with support from Wikimedia DC

WHEN

Monday, August 15, 2022
11:00 AM-2:00 PM EDT

WHERE

The Peale, Baltimore, MD

Love or leave it, Wikipedia is THE historical resource of our time. If you’ve ever wondered how to edit articles and even create new articles, join us for this free edit-a-thon. An expert Wikipedian will teach us the basics! We’ll start by editing articles related to the Peale and its own history and explore histories/articles that might help to tell a more complete story of our collective histories. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary. Bring a laptop, and be empowered to start changing the narrative about the who, what, and why of history.

September 15

Advocacy and Invention: A Women's History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Thursday, September 15, 2022
1:00 PM-3:30 PM EDT

WHERE

Virtual

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 many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science.

During this event, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by creating or updating articles related to the history of women's health in the United States.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian National American History Museum, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.

No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in women's history is required. Learn more »

September 23

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: DC Statehood and Home Rule

WHEN

Friday, September 23, 2022
Postponed.

WHERE

DC History Center

TO BE RESCHEDULED

The lack of resources about DC’s fight for representation means that every day, Wikipedia users are missing the chance to learn about the key people, organizations, and moments in the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood.

This is your chance to help educate others about this history. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia for an edit-a-thon focusing on this central story of Washington, DC. Create and edit pages for activists including: Julius Wilson Hobson, Sr., Josephine Dorothy Butler, Hilda Howland M. Mason, Hector Rodriguez, and Anise Jenkins, as well as organizations including DC Statehood Party, Stand Up for Democracy / Free DC, DC Statehood Coalition, Veterans United for DC Statehood, and Students for D.C. Statehood.

Please note that this is an IN-PERSON event.

September 24

Called to Create: National Gallery of Art Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, September 24, 2022
10:30 AM-3:00 PM EDT

WHERE

National Gallery of Art

Join us and help to edit and create Wikipedia articles about artists to be featured in the National Gallery of Art's upcoming Called to Create exhibition. Training will be provided for new Wikipedia editors. Laptops are required. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Please note that this is an IN-PERSON event. Learn more »

September 26

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, September 26, 2022
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »

November 5

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: DC Statehood and Home Rule

WHEN

Saturday, November 5, 2022
10:30 AM - 1 PM ET

WHERE

DC History Center
801 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC

The lack of resources about DC’s fight for representation means that every day, Wikipedia users are missing the chance to learn about the key people, organizations, and moments in the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood.

This is your chance to help educate others about this history. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia for an edit-a-thon focusing on this central story of Washington, DC. Create and edit pages for activists including: Julius Wilson Hobson, Sr., Josephine Dorothy Butler, Hilda Howland M. Mason, Hector Rodriguez, and Anise Jenkins, as well as organizations including DC Statehood Party, Stand Up for Democracy / Free DC, DC Statehood Coalition, Veterans United for DC Statehood, and Students for D.C. Statehood.

This is an IN-PERSON event. It's at Mount Vernon Square, one level below the Apple Store.

November 11

WikiConference North America 2022

WHEN

Friday-Sunday, November 11, 2022
Afternoons, Nov 11-13

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Annual conference of Wikimedians in North America Learn more »

November 14

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, November 14, 2022
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »

January 30

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, January 30, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »

February 1

Black Women in Food and Drink History

WHEN

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

As part of its effort to document and expand on the stories of African American women's contributions to U.S. culinary and beverage history, the American Food History Project at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is co-hosting a virtual Wikipedia edit-a-thon. This virtual event, which will create new articles and improve existing articles about Black women in the history of food and drink, is in collaboration with the Smithsonian's American Women's History Initiative, #BecauseOfHerStory. To open the event, renowned mixologist Tiffanie Barriere will be interviewed by Curator Theresa McCulla about her work in the food and beverage industries and her current writing projects.

As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who are looking to learn about art, history, and science. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. There are also considerable gaps on Wikipedia related to Black women’s history.

The edit-a-thon will begin with a training, when attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to Black women in food and drink history in the United States.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.

February 4

Odenton Library Black History Month Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, February 4, 2023
11 AM – 3 PM

WHERE

Odenton Library

Join us and help to improve Wikipedia by editing and creating articles related to Black History Month. Diverse representation in Wikipedia is crucial to sharing complete and accurate histories with the world. Anyone can learn to improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries, as an openly editable resource.

Laptops will be provided. Bring your own lunch for the break!

February 9

Wiki-Edit-a-Thon: A Celebration of Black Authors and Artists

WHEN

Thursday, February 9, 2023
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Please join us to edit Wikipedia pages in celebration of Black authors and artists whose works are found in our library collection. Presented by Howard County Library System with support from Wikipedia DC.

February 22

WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: with Densho, the Japanese American Legacy Project

WHEN

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
1 PM – 3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Take this opportunity to get involved with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC), Densho, and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative by joining us for the WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: with Densho, the Japanese American Legacy Project!

February 19 marks the anniversary of Executive Order 9066, an authorization signed by President Frankin Delano Roosevelt which led to the incarceration of over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry to concentration camps during World War II. In honor of this Day of Remembrance, this WikiAPA Edit-a-thon will address the underrepresentation of Japanese and Japanese American women on Wikipedia and Wikidata, especially those who were incarcerated during World War II and were active in speaking out and writing about their experiences. Specifically, this events’ worklist has been inspired by the women found in Densho’s archives and collections. Densho’s namesake is a Japanese term meaning “to pass on to the next generation,” or to leave a legacy. By participating in this event, we hope you’ll join us in continuing these notable women’s legacies on Wikipedia.

As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who are looking to learn about art, history, and science. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. There are also considerable gaps on Wikipedia related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history.

To fill the gap, this event encourages the collaboration between the public and cultural heritage professionals to contribute their knowledge and expertise. During this event, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the Densho’s archives and collections.

This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Densho, the Japanese American history non-profit, and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.

March 30

Crafting a Better Wikipedia: Women of color in the Renwick Gallery

WHEN

Thursday, March 30, 2023
1 PM – 3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

During this Edit-a-thon, any participant with computer and internet access can create or improve Wikipedia articles for 41 women of color featured in the exhibit This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World, on view at the Renwick Gallery until April 2, 2023. The exhibit marks the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery, the nation’s premier museum dedicated to American craft.

As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who want to learn about art and artists. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. These percentages are even lower for biographies of women artists who have engaged with historically marginalized craft practices like quilting, ceramics, and basketry.

This event is cohosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in art history is required. Attendees of all wiki experience levels are encouraged to join to learn and share more about these 41 wonderful artists.

March 31

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Anthropology and Community Connections

WHEN

Friday, March 31, 2023
10 AM – 2 PM

WHERE

University of Maryland and online

Are you interested in the history of anthropology? A linked data nerd? Want to help connect Indigenous communities with their archival records within colonial repositories? Join a co-sponsored edit-a-thon event between the University of Maryland Center for Archival Futures (CAFe) and WikimediaDC to support the reworking of the Council on the Preservation of Anthropological Records guide to anthropological records. Specifically, this edit-a-thon will add and edit anthropologists’ records within Wikipedia, and then ensure that each anthropologist is linked with the Wikipedia records of the Indigenous communities and peoples with whom they worked. Once mapped in both Wikipedia and Wikidata, this work will inform the data within SNAC (Social Networks, Archival Contexts), a search platform for finding archival records, which through an IMLS grant, we are shaping to facilitate connections between Native communities and their archival records. No Wikipedia editing experience necessary. Training will be provided, taking place Friday, March 31st, 2023 from 10am-2pm. Open editing time will run from 11:30am to 2pm. If you've never edited before, please plan to arrive for the training session.

May 17

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: A Spotlight on Black Women Birders

WHEN

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
6:30 PM – 9 PM

WHERE

In-person

At this Wikipedia edit-a-thon, join the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative to increase the representation of Black women in birding.

Wikipedia, a free and open encyclopedia, is one of the top 10 most-viewed websites in the world. But did you know that only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women and only 10% of Wikipedia’s editors identify as women? The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI) is committed to help improve the uneven representation of women in STEM and the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries -- and you can help!

Before collaborating on the entries you’ll receive a Wikipedia training and hear from naturalist Dara M. Wilson, Co-Chair of the Black Birders Week Advisory Group. Attendees of all experience levels can participate! Wikipedia training will be provided.

Due to limited space, please register to attend. And, if possible, please bring a laptop with you.

May 26

Engaging with Wikipedia: Wikipedia edit-a-thon and the ARTT tool

WHEN

Friday, May 26, 2023
1 PM – 4 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Note: This event is open to those registered for the 2023 Nobel Prize Summit.

As the world’s largest online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia is often one’s first stop when seeking information. For this reason, it is vital that content shared there remains accurate and free of mis- and disinformation.

Wikimedia DC, an official chapter affiliate of Wikipedia and other projects of the Wikimedia Foundation, will facilitate an edit-a-thon with the goal of creating and improving Wikipedia content about scientific topics. Editors of all experience levels are invited to participate.

New editors will learn about Wikipedia notability requirements, oversight practices, and basic editing functions.

In addition to learning how to edit Wikipedia, attendees will hear about the Analysis Responses Toolkit for Trust, an interactive tool that incorporates Wikipedia and other sources to help people engage in trust-building ways when discussing vaccine efficacy and other topics online.

The Wikipedia editing training session is one-hour long and will be offered once at the start the event. Please arrive on-time if you intend to learn how to edit Wikipedia.

May 28

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, May 28, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »

August 27

Wiknic picnic in Rock Creek Park

WHEN

Sunday, August 27, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WHERE

Rock Creek Park Picnic Area, Grove #9

Wikimedia DC helps hold a picnic in coordinate with the Great North American Wiknics Learn more »

October 3

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Board of Directors will meet, mainly in executive session. Learn more »

October 4

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women in Environmental Justice

WHEN

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
4pm-8pm ET

WHERE

Anacostia Community Museum

Wikipedia is one of the most highly visited websites in the world, but representation of women of color is strikingly low—both in terms of who contributes to the site and the subjects they write about. Many local and national environmental justice women activists are not represented among Wikipedia's many biographies.

Join us to set the record straight, make some friends, and celebrate the activists who have fought to make our urban environments greener. No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; training will be provided.

This event is planned in coordination with our friends at Wikimedia DC.

Registration required. Learn more »

November 9

WikiConference North America

WHEN

Thursday, November 9, 2023
4pm

WHERE

Toronto
Toronto Reference Library

Wikimedia DC supports and participates in the annual North American conference of Wikimedians which will be held from November 9-12 in Toronto in 2023. Learn more »

December 8

History of Statistics
Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, December 8, 2023
3-5pm ET (tentative)

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

We are partnering with the American Statistical Association's History of Statistics interest group to focus on Emma Willard and related materials about infographics in history. It's free and if you are new to Wikipedia we will show you how to get started.