Calendar of events
May 23
Federal Register Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, May 23, 2014
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon in collaboration with the National Archives and Records Administration's Office of the Federal Register. The event will focus on improving Wikipedia entries related to government publications administered by the Office of the Federal Register, and articles which cite those publications. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, and a tour of the National Archives. Learn more »
May 30
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Friday, May 30, 2014
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY
Join us the first national Wikimedia conference in the United States. WikiConference USA will be held from May 30 through June 1 at the New York Law School, located in the Tribeca district of Manhattan. The conference program will be devoted to topics concerning the Wikimedia movement in the United States, as well as related topics of free culture and digital rights.
The conference will feature a diverse array of conference offerings such as keynotes, presentations, panels, and workshop sessions; provide a lounge space and break areas for conference attendees to gather and mingle; and host an unconference day for attendees to design their own schedule and engage with each other around common interests. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
May 31
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Saturday, May 31, 2014
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY
Join us the first national Wikimedia conference in the United States. WikiConference USA will be held from May 30 through June 1 at the New York Law School, located in the Tribeca district of Manhattan. The conference program will be devoted to topics concerning the Wikimedia movement in the United States, as well as related topics of free culture and digital rights.
The conference will feature a diverse array of conference offerings such as keynotes, presentations, panels, and workshop sessions; provide a lounge space and break areas for conference attendees to gather and mingle; and host an unconference day for attendees to design their own schedule and engage with each other around common interests. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
June 1
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Sunday, June 1, 2014
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY
Join us the first national Wikimedia conference in the United States. WikiConference USA will be held from May 30 through June 1 at the New York Law School, located in the Tribeca district of Manhattan. The conference program will be devoted to topics concerning the Wikimedia movement in the United States, as well as related topics of free culture and digital rights.
The conference will feature a diverse array of conference offerings such as keynotes, presentations, panels, and workshop sessions; provide a lounge space and break areas for conference attendees to gather and mingle; and host an unconference day for attendees to design their own schedule and engage with each other around common interests. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
June 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, June 8, 2014
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
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
June 14
Frederick County History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Saturday, June 14, 2014
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- C. Burr Artz Public Library
110 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD
Join us for an edit-a-thon focused on the history and geography of Frederick County, Maryland. The event is open to anyone, especially those with an interest in or some knowledge of Frederick County history. No Wikipedia editing experience is required; we'll be having a brief orientation at the start of the edit-a-thon, and tutoring will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers throughout the event. Learn more »
June 19
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Thursday, June 19, 2014
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE
- Conference Call
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct certain business. Please contact the Secretary for more information regarding conference call logistics. Learn more »
June 21
Meetup at Capitol City Brewery
WHEN
- Saturday, June 21, 2014
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Capitol City Brewing Company
1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events! All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome! Learn more »
June 24
Wikipedia in Your Library Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, June 24, 2014
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- Gelman Library
2130 H Street NW, Washington, DC
Wikipedia is the first stop for many of us learning about a new topic, but what do you really know about how information gets there? How can your library can make use of Wikipedia? In this forum we’ll learn from an expert Wikipedian about how to edit pages, and you’ll dive in and get some hands on practice editing Wikipedia articles. We’ll talk about how libraries can get involved in Wikipedia through events or online initiatives. No previous Wikipedia experience necessary! We'll use the Washingtoniana collections in Gelman Library's Special Collections Research Center as an information base for editing articles on DC history, with special emphasis on DC's LGBT history in celebration of June as LGBT Pride Month. Learn more »
June 29
Phillips Collection Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Sunday, June 29, 2014
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- The Phillips Collection Library
1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Just in time for our nation’s birthday, come leverage that most democratic of internet resources, Wikipedia, as we embark on a Made in the USA edit-a-thon! After new editor orientation and training, you’ll be part of an effort to improve Wikipedia entries related to the artists included in the exhibition using resources in The Phillips Collection Library. Bring your laptop and love of art and quality, free information and join in! No previous experience required. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is encouraged.
July 6
Frederick Wiknic
WHEN
- Saturday, July 6, 2014
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
WHERE
- Baker Park
Frederick, MD
Join us for the Great American Wiknic in Frederick, Maryland! This year's picnic will take place at Baker Park. 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 »
July 12
American Chemical Society Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Saturday, July 12, 2014
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us at the American Chemical Society for an edit-a-thon to improve coverage of notable chemists on Wikipedia. All are welcome to participate, newcomer and veteran alike! Learn more »
July 13
DC Wiknic
WHEN
- Sunday, July 13, 2014
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Meridian Hill Park
15th and W Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for our fourth annual Great American Wiknic in Washington, DC! This year's picnic will take place at the Dante statue in Meridian Hill Park. The Wiknic is a potluck; bring food and beverages to share and make this the wiki picnic you can edit. Everyone, young and old, veteran and newcomer, is welcome. Learn more »
July 16
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
July 26
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, July 26, 2014
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 »
July 30
Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 30, 2014
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street NW Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon to celebrate the July anniversary of the Civil War battle that took place in Washington while utilizing the unique resources at Historical Society of Washington, D.C. to improve the "Battle of Fort Stevens" page. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
August 13
War of 1812 Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, August 13, 2014
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street NW Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon to celebrate the August anniversary of the Burning of Washington that took place as part of the War of 1812 while utilizing the unique resources at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. to improve the "Burning of Washington" and "War of 1812 articles. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
August 13
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
August 17
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, August 17, 2014
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 »
August 18
Chronicling America Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Monday, August 18, 2014
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- University of Maryland, Hornbake Library
2216 Library Lane, College Park, MD
Join us for an edit-a-thon focused on using the newspaper sources available through the Library of Congress's Chronicling America database. Participants will learn about the Library of Congress's on-line public domain newspaper resources. Presenters will include Chronicling America staff and National Digital Newspaper Project members. Wikimedia DC's project manager for the Summer of Monuments campaign will demonstrate how Chronicling America can be used to tell the stories of America's National Register of Historic Places. Learn more »
August 18
Transparency Time: Wikipedia Editing for Congress
WHEN
- Monday, August 18, 2014
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-354
50 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
Join us for a discussion of congressional Wikipedia editing and the sea change to government transparency it might produce. The discussion will feature Jim Harper, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, Michelle Newby, Legislative Researcher/Writer at the Cato Institute, and Jim Hayes of the Wikimedia DC Public Policy Committee, and will be moderated by John Maniscalco, Director of Congressional Affairs at the Cato Institute.. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
August 23
Meetup at Capitol City Brewery
WHEN
- Saturday, August 23, 2014
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Capitol City Brewing Company
1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events! All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome! Learn more »
August 29
Workshop Facilitator Training
WHEN
- Friday, August 29, 2014
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD
The 2014 Workshop Facilitator Training will be a three-day training session in Washington, DC, intended to teach attendees effective strategies for hosting Wikipedia workshops and allow them to put those skills into practice. It will be hosted by Wikimedia DC and based on the systemic bias kit developed by Emily Temple-Wood. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
August 30
Workshop Facilitator Training
WHEN
- Saturday, August 30, 2014
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD
The 2014 Workshop Facilitator Training will be a three-day training session in Washington, DC, intended to teach attendees effective strategies for hosting Wikipedia workshops and allow them to put those skills into practice. It will be hosted by Wikimedia DC and based on the systemic bias kit developed by Emily Temple-Wood. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
August 31
Workshop Facilitator Training
WHEN
- Sunday, August 31, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE
- College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD
The 2014 Workshop Facilitator Training will be a three-day training session in Washington, DC, intended to teach attendees effective strategies for hosting Wikipedia workshops and allow them to put those skills into practice. It will be hosted by Wikimedia DC and based on the systemic bias kit developed by Emily Temple-Wood. Learn more »
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
September 11
"Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet, One Article at a Time!"
WHEN
- Thursday, September 11, 2014
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Laurel Municipal Swimming Pool
9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD
Join us for a presentation by the Laurel Historical Society about how you can help verify, validate, and edit the information on the front line of local history.
September 14
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, September 14, 2014
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 »
September 17
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
September 20
Meetup at Gordon Biersch
WHEN
- Saturday, September 20, 2014
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Gordon Biersch
900 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events! All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome! Learn more »
September 21
Laurel History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Sunday, September 21, 2014
10:15 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street, Laurel, MD
Join us for a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event at the Laurel Historical Society as we work together to improve articles related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the surrounding region. The event will include new editor training and a special tour of the Laurel Historical Society. Learn more »
September 27
Open Government WikiHack
WHEN
- Saturday, September 27, 2014
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Open Government WikiHack is a one-of-a-kind hackathon. The National Archives and Records Administration and Wikimedia DC are teaming up to come up with solutions that help integrate government data into Wikipedia. After all, if we have government data available at our disposal, why not use it to help improve the world's largest encyclopedia?
September 28
Open Government WikiHack
WHEN
- Sunday, September 28, 2014
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Open Government WikiHack is a one-of-a-kind hackathon. The National Archives and Records Administration and Wikimedia DC are teaming up to come up with solutions that help integrate government data into Wikipedia. After all, if we have government data available at our disposal, why not use it to help improve the world's largest encyclopedia?
October 12
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, October 12, 2014
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 »
October 18
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, October 18, 2014
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Reflect on a year of Wikipedia activities in the region, including our edit-a-thons, WikiHacks, and Summer of Monuments project, and learn about what we have in stock for next year! We are at an exciting point in time, where interest in Wikipedia is growing in the DC area and there are now more opportunities than ever before to help advance Wikipedia's mission to make the world's knowledge available to all.
The event will feature talks by David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, and Ed Summers, Creator of @CongressEdits. Lunch will be provided!