Welcome to the Wikimedia DC blog!  Wikimedia DC is a local chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, serving the greater Washington, DC region.  We support the advancement of general knowledge and the collection, development, and dissemination of educational content under a free license or in the public domain. We organize regular events, including Wikipedia meetups, edit-a-thons, workshops, and more, and also organize major conferences including Wikimania 2012. We engage in outreach initiatives, partnering with cultural institutions including the National Archives and Records Administration and the DC Public Library.

Follow our blog for the latest happenings and you can also keep up with us on Twitter at @wikimediadc.