Calendar of Events
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 »
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 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 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
Legislative Data and Wikipedia: Vision, Opportunity, and Work Sessions
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 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's History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, March 29, 2013
To be announced
WHERE
- Smithsonian Archives of American Art
750 9th St NW #2200, Washington, DC
More details forthcoming!
March 30
"Wiki Loves Capitol Hill" Training
WHEN
- Saturday, March 30, 2013
1:00 PM – 4:00 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 »