Events in Fiscal Year 2012–13
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February 15
The Civil War and American Art Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, February 15, 2013
9:15 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
9th Street & G Street NW, Washington, DC
"The Civil War and American Art" is part of a series of edit-a-thons organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum to add and expand articles about American art and artists on Wikipedia. Please join us for an all-day event that will include new editor training, a special tour with the curator of the Civil War and American Art exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and an edit-a-thon. Learn more »
February 28
Wikimedia DC Happy Hour
WHEN
- Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Capitol City Brewing Company
1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC
We're holding a social meetup and happy hour at the Capitol City Brewery. Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
March 9
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, March 9, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The members of Wikimedia DC will meet to approve the annual budget for the 2012–13 fiscal year and to conduct other business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
March 9
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, March 9, 2013
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC
We're holding a social meetup and dinner at Guapo's Mexican Restaurant. Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
March 14
Wikipedia and Legislative Data Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Thursday, March 14, 2013
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE
- Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Interested in the bills making their way through Congress? Think they should be covered well in Wikipedia? Join us for a series of events at the Cato Institute, including a training session for new editors, an edit-a-thon, and an evening reception in celebration of Sunshine Week. Learn more »
March 15
Wikipedia and Legislative Data Workshop
WHEN
- Friday, March 15, 2013
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us as we explore the vision and opportunities for integrating legislative data with Wikipedia. This workshop, hosted by the Cato Institute, will explore what Wikipedia communities are already active in relevant areas, and what other Wikimedia projects are relevant, and chart a path forward, examining how data can enhance Wikipedia and inform Wikipedia users consistent with Wikipedia's editorial policies, culture, and technolgy. Learn more »
March 16
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, March 16, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 23
Washington History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Saturday, March 23, 2013
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Washington D.C. Historical Society
801 K Street NW Washington, DC
With the sponsorship of the Historical Society of Washington, DC, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, and George Washington University comes an edit-a-thon focused on the expansion and creation of articles related to local DC history. Join us for an all-day event that will include special behind-the-scenes tours of the Historical Society's museum and an edit-a-thon. Learn more »
March 29
Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, March 29, 2013
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Smithsonian Archives of American Art
750 9th St NW, Suite 2200, Washington, DC
In honor of Women's History Month, we're teaming up with the Archives of American Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts to organize a workshop and edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. Join us for a range of activities that will include new editor orientation and training and a behind-the-scenes presentation from the Archives of American Art staff. Learn more »
March 30
Wiki Loves Capitol Hill Training
WHEN
- Saturday, March 30, 2013
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us as we prepare for Congressional staff briefings about Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. Attendees will get educated about Congress and receive training on how to engage in dialogue with Congressional staff. Attendance at this training session is required to participate in the "Wiki Loves Capitol Hill" briefings on April 1. Learn more »
April 1
Wiki Loves Capitol Hill Briefings
WHEN
- Monday, April 1, 2013
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- United States House of Representatives
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC
Join us as we brief Congressional staff on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. You must attend the "Wiki Loves Capitol Hill" training session on March 30 in order to participate in this event. Learn more »
April 13
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, April 13, 2013
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 »
April 13
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, April 13, 2013
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
April 19
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Friday, April 19, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
April 20
All Things GW Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Saturday, April 20, 2013
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Teamsters Labor History Research Center, George Washington University
2130 H Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a rare chance to go behind the scenes in the archives of the George Washington University Libraries and use their unique resources to research and update Wikipedia pages related to the University and the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. This event will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the University Archives and a show-and-tell of some of its most interesting treasures, as well as an edit-a-thon. Learn more »
April 26
GLAM Boot Camp
WHEN
- Friday, April 26, 2013
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The GLAM Boot Camp is a 3-day training workshop, jointly organized by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, for Wikimedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. The workshop will feature sessions led by Wikimedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered workshop participants.
April 27
GLAM Boot Camp
WHEN
- Saturday, April 27, 2013
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The GLAM Boot Camp is a 3-day training workshop, jointly organized by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, for Wikimedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. The workshop will feature sessions led by Wikimedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered workshop participants.
April 28
GLAM Boot Camp
WHEN
- Sunday, April 28, 2013
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The GLAM Boot Camp is a 3-day training workshop, jointly organized by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, for Wikimedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. The workshop will feature sessions led by Wikimedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered workshop participants.
May 4
Furloughed Feds Workshop
WHEN
- Saturday, May 4, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Room 221, Washington, DC
The Furloughed Feds Workshop is a Wikipedia training seminar and edit-a-thon for federal employees interested in learning more on how to edit Wikipedia. Please join us to get hands-on training from local Wikipedians and learn how to contribute your slice of knowledge to the world's largest encyclopedia! Learn more »
May 8
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
May 11
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 »
May 11
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
May 24
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Friday, May 24, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
May 28
National Library of Medicine Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, May 28, 2013
12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE
- United States National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike #2S15, Bethesda, MD
A tour, introduction to editing Wikipedia, and edit-a-thon at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. All are welcome! Learn more »
May 30
National Library of Medicine Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE
- United States National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike #2S15, Bethesda, MD
A tour, introduction to editing Wikipedia, and edit-a-thon at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. All are welcome! Learn more »
June 1
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 6
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Thursday, June 6, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
June 8
Legislative Data Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, June 8, 2013
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Legislative Data Meetup is a meetup for WikiProject United States Federal Government Legislative Data participants in the D.C. area to discuss efforts to increase information about the United States government on Wikipedia. The meetup will focus on what has been accomplished so far and what still needs to be done. All are welcome! Learn more »
June 15
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, June 15, 2013
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
June 17
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Monday, June 17, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
June 21
Field Notes Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, June 21, 2013
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Room CE 107 & 108, Washington, DC
The Field Book Project, a joint effort of the National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institution Archives, welcomes participants to an edit-a-thon on the scientific field diaries held at the Smithsonian. Activities include new editor orientation and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Smithsonian’s Russell E. Train Africana Collection. Participants will also be invited to preview and test transcribe field book materials using the Smithsonian’s new digital Transcription Center. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required for this event.
June 30
Great American Wiknic
WHEN
- Sunday, June 30, 2013
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Meridian Hill Park
15th and W Streets NW, Washington, DC
Join Wikimedia District of Columbia for our third annual Great American Wiknic in Washington, D.C.! This year's picnic will take place at the James Buchanan Memorial in Meridian Hill Park on Sunday, June 23 from 1 PM to 5 PM. The Wiknic is run like a potluck; bring food and beverages to share and make this the picnic you can edit. Everyone, young and old, veteran and newcomer, is welcome. Learn more »
Please note that This event was postponed from June 23 to June 30.
July 13
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, July 13, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 »
July 13
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, July 13, 2013
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
July 19
Luce and Lunder Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, July 19, 2013
9:15 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
9th Street and G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for one of a series of edit-a-thons hosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum to add and expand articles about American art and artists on Wikipedia. This event will include new editor training, special tours of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and the Lunder Conservation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and an edit-a-thon. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required for this event.
July 24
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 24, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
August 21
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, August 21, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
August 24
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, August 24, 2013
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
September 5
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Thursday, September 5, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »
September 7
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, September 7, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 14
Social Meetup & Dinner
WHEN
- Saturday, September 14, 2013
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »
September 20
EHA, Economic History, and Wikipedia
WHEN
- Friday, September 20, 2013
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
WHERE
- Hilton Arlington
950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA
A presentation at the Economic History Association annual meeting to explain Wikimedia projects and invite these academic experts to improve economic history content online and to use Wikimedia in classwork. Subjects will include Wikisource and Wikidata.
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
September 21
Wikipedia Takes Richmond
WHEN
- Saturday, September 21, 2013
12:00 PM
WHERE
- 804RVA: That Coworking Place
1657 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Join us for a scavenger hunt and free-content photography contest, aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles related to Richmond. All are welcome to attend, regardless of age or experience editing Wikipedia. There will be a photo upload party at the end of the day. Learn more »
September 21
Wikipedia Takes Baltimore
WHEN
- Saturday, September 21, 2013
1:00 PM
WHERE
- Meet at the north side of the Washington Monument
North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
Join us for a scavenger hunt and free-content photography contest, aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles related to Baltimore. All are welcome to attend, regardless of age or experience editing Wikipedia. There will be a photo upload party at the end of the day. Learn more »
September 26
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Thursday, September 26, 2013
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no registration; please feel free to come and go as you please. Learn more »