Calendar
June 5
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, June 5, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 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 11
Environment and American Art Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
WHEN
- Saturday, June 11, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work together to improve content related to American art and artists and the environment. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to join a behind-the-scenes tour of SAAM collections. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
June 14
GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives
WHEN
- Tuesday, June 14, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
June 15
GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives
WHEN
- Wednesday, June 15, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
June 15
June WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, June 15, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, 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.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »
June 16
GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives
WHEN
- Thursday, June 16, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
June 16
LGBTQ Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives
WHEN
- Thursday, June 16, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join us for a workshop and edit-a-thon aimed at improving Wikipedia entries related to LGBT history, with a focus on subjects related to National Archives records. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, an exhibit tour, and a presentation from National Archives staff. Learn more »
June 17
Wikimedia Diversity Conference
WHEN
- Friday, June 17, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for the international conference on diversity in the Wikimedia movement! Co-hosted by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, the Wikimedia Diversity Conference is designed to facilitate conversation and action on issues of diversity throughout the Wikimedia movement. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and workshops that outline the case for diversity and consider ways to address the movement’s key diversity challenges. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered participants.
June 18
Wikimedia Diversity Conference
WHEN
- Saturday, June 18, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for the international conference on diversity in the Wikimedia movement! Co-hosted by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, the Wikimedia Diversity Conference is designed to facilitate conversation and action on issues of diversity throughout the Wikimedia movement. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and workshops that outline the case for diversity and consider ways to address the movement’s key diversity challenges. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered participants.
June 25
June Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, June 25, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »
July 9
Democracy and American Art Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
WHEN
- Saturday, July 9, 2016
11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work together to improve content related to democracy and American art and artists. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
July 13
July WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 13, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, 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.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »
July 16
Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, July 16, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with DC Public Library to edit accessibility-related articles, add missing image descriptions, and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »
July 29
Failed Amendments Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives
WHEN
- Friday, July 29, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we take part in the Amending America initiative at the National Archives—a commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights—by working with NARA and the Law Library of Congress to improve Wikipedia articles about failed amendments to the U.S. Constitution using National Archives and Law Library of Congress records. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, and a presentation by National Archives staff. Learn more »
July 30
July Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, July 30, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »
August 20
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, August 20, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 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 »