Events in Fiscal Year 2021–2022
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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 »