Upcoming events
September 29
Art Students League Archive Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, September 29, 2017
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- Victor Building-Smithsonian American Art and National Portrait Gallery Library
750 9th Street NW, Suite 2100 Washington, DC
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, artists and art history.
During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the Art Students League of New York. Librarians from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Portrait Gallery will provide access to a large archive of reference material that was recently donated by the Art Students League of New York. Learn more »
October 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, October 8, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1817 M Street 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 11
Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Innovation Lab
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! With the help of experienced WIkipedians, attendees will use resources provided by the National Archives to improve articles related to Hispanic Heritage. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Please bring a laptop or tablet and photo ID. Learn more »
October 20
U.S. Historic Sites Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, October 20, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
2600 Virginia Ave NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20037
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, including American History. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to articles about historic sites in the United States. Staff from The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be on hand to provide access to source material. Learn more »
October 21
Laurel History Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707
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. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region. This event will include new editor training and special tour by the Laurel Historical Society. Learn more »
