Upcoming events
July 29
Arabic Wikipedia Day Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, July 29, 2017
1:00pm - 4:00pm
WHERE
- Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Join us online or in person to celebrate the 13th birthday of the Arabic Wikipedia. We will be collaborating with the Arabic Wikipedia Day Editathon (يوم ويكيبيديا العربية الثالث عشر ), held throughout the Arab world the same day, to improve the coverage of Arabic topics on Wikimedia projects. Also we will have a hands-on WikiSource demo. Learn more »
August 6
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, August 6, 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 »
August 10
Textiles Edit-a-thon with The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
WHEN
- Thursday, August 10, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE
- The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to textile-related Wikipedia articles. Librarians and staff from The Museum will be on hand to provide access to source material. This event celebrates the upcoming reopening of The Museum's Textile Learning Center. Learn more »
September 22
Citizenship and the Civil War Edit-a-thon with President Lincoln's Cottage
WHEN
- Friday, September 22, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC
Learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia in a room once occupied by President Abraham Lincoln! With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia articles. During this event, we will focus on improving articles that fall within the theme of Citizenship during the Civil War. This event will be held at President Lincoln's Cottage on the anniversary of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The theme for this event is inspired by the Cottage's current exhibition, American by Belief. Learn more »
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 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 »
