Calendar
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 »
November 28
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business and prepare for its election and annual meeting. 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 »
December 8
History of Statistics
Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, December 8, 2023
3-5pm ET
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.
December 14
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Thursday, December 14, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we report on Wikipedia activities in the region and plan for next year! Contact any board or staff member for a link to the meeting. Learn more »
January 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, January 8, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Chapter 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 13
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women's Biographies
WHEN
- Saturday, January 13, 2024
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- in-person
Aurora Hills Library - Arlington, VA
Currently, only 19.68% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women. Help change that by joining us on January 13 to create and improve Wikipedia articles about women. Extensive training will be provided for new editors.
Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices.
Registration required.
For more information, contact lib-aurorahills@arlingtonva.us
February 26
NetChoice LLC, v. Paxton at the Supreme Court
WHEN
- Monday, February 26, 2024
6:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WHERE
- Supreme Court of the United States
1 First St NE, Washington, DC
Wikimedia DC will join WMF Policy experts on an expedition to see the Supreme Court hearing of Moody v. NetChoice, LLC' and NetChoice v. Paxton cases concerning moderation of content by ISPs, and Section 230 . We believe the cases will be heard from 10 AM to 11 AM, and that we can hear a bit of the session if we line up very early. We'll add details at the meetup page. Learn more »