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Women’s Suffrage Centennial Wikipedia Editing Workshop

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, as well as suffrage efforts in Virginia, at the Virtual Women’s Suffrage Centennial Wikipedia Editing Workshop.

With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit Wikipedia and improve or create Wikipedia articles related to the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. and Virginia, all from the comfort of your own home. No editing experience is necessary.

This event is hosted by Alexandria Library and Wikimedia DC.

When

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT

Where

Remote. You will receive the link needed to participate after registration.

Register

Alexandria Library Event Registration Page

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Presentation

Wikimedia

Wikimedia movement
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Wiktionary, a dictionary
Wikibooks, educational textbooks
Wikinews, news articles
Wikiquote, a collection of quotations
Wikisource, a library of source texts and documents
Wikiversity, educational material
Wikivoyage, a travel guide
Wikispecies, a taxonomic catalogue of species

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