Calendar

June 18

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, June 18, 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 »

July 8

Synthetic Biology Edit-a-thon with the Baltimore Underground Science Space

WHEN

Saturday, July 8, 2017
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St #105, Baltimore, MD

Join us for an edit-a-thon at the Baltimore Underground Science Space, a DIY biology makerspace organization! We'll be focusing on articles related to synthetic biology. Learn more »

July 29

Arabic Wikipedia Day Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Saturday, July 29, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join us online or in person to celebrate the 13th birthday of the Arabic Wikipedia. We will be collaborating with the Arabic Wikipedia Day Editathon (يوم ويكيبيديا العربية الثالث عشر ), held throughout the Arab world the same day, to improve the coverage of Arabic topics on Wikimedia projects. Also we will have a hands-on WikiSource demo. Learn more »

August 6

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, August 6, 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 »

August 10

Textiles Edit-a-thon with The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum

WHEN

Thursday, August 10, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE

The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an edit-a-thon at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to textile-related Wikipedia articles. Librarians and staff from The Museum will be on hand to provide access to source material. This event celebrates the upcoming reopening of The Museum's Textile Learning Center. Learn more »

August 22

DC Beer Week Edit-a-thon with Heurich House Museum

WHEN

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC

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 the history of beer in the United States. During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of Beer in Washington, DC. Learn more »

September 12

Wikimedia Foundation DC Fall Fundraiser

WHEN

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

National Union Building
918 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

This is a reception organized by the Wikimedia Foundation to raise funds in the Washington DC area. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered guests.

September 22

Citizenship and the Civil War Edit-a-thon with President Lincoln's Cottage

WHEN

Friday, September 22, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC

Learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia in a room once occupied by President Abraham Lincoln! With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia articles. During this event, we will focus on improving articles that fall within the theme of Citizenship during the Civil War. This event will be held at President Lincoln's Cottage on the anniversary of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The theme for this event is inspired by the Cottage's current exhibition, American by Belief. Learn more »

September 29

Art Students League Archive Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, September 29, 2017
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

Victor Building-Smithsonian American Art and National Portrait Gallery Library
750 9th Street NW, Suite 2100 Washington, DC

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, artists and art history.

During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the Art Students League of New York. Librarians from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Portrait Gallery will provide access to a large archive of reference material that was recently donated by the Art Students League of New York. Learn more »

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 8

Women’s Economic Empowerment Edit-a-thon

WHEN

Friday, December 8, 2017
2:30 AM – 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 »