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Welcome to WIKIMEDIA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

About us 60x60px Wikimedia District of Columbia is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of general knowledge and the collection, development, and dissemination of educational content under a free license or in the public domain. WM-DC hosts programs in the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the states of Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. WM-DC is a chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, and supports the work of volunteers on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia Foundation projects, along with numerous other free knowledge projects. Get involved There are many ways in which you can be a part of our efforts: Become a member Stay informed about our work Participate in local events Help spread the word about us Donate Even if you can't participate directly, please consider making a donation to help support our mission.

Upcoming events October 1, 2011 Annual Membership Meeting — All members and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend. October 4, 2011 Wikisource digitizing workshop (part 1) at DC Library Lab October 8, 2011 National Archives scanathon & tour October 11, 2011 Wikisource digitizing workshop (part 2) at DC Library Lab July 12–15, 2012 Wikimania 2012 Conference at Georgetown University. See the full calendar... Current programs We are currently pursuing collaborative outreach programs with a number of scientific, cultural, and educational institutions: National Archives and Records Administration Smithsonian Institution Library Lab - At the Martin Luther King Jr. DC Public Library Various colleges and universities