Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Laurel Historical Society

Schedule


FAQ
Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?
 * Due to the limited space and catering, please RSVP in advance if possible.

Do I have to be a Wikipedia editor already?
 * No, this event is open to everyone, even beginners.

What will I get for my efforts?
 * All participants will receive a barn star!

What happens if I get hungry?
 * Lunch may be provided, stay tuned.

What should I bring?
 * A laptop
 * Photo ID for security

Can I leave early?
 * Of course! We don't lock anyone in. We hope that you will be able to stay for some of the afternoon editathon!

How can I get to Laurel from D.C. or Baltimore?
 * We have attendees coming from DC by car who have volunteered to help transport anyone who needs a ride. Please note when signing up if you need to carpool.

Add your own questions here

Attending

 * 1) Dominic·t 17:01, 6 September 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Abram Fox
 * 3) econterms (talk) 23:05, 14 November 2013 (UTC) -- happy to come if I can get a lift there and back.  I can get to any metro stop.
 * 4) Djembayz - (afternoon)
 * 5) Harej (talk) 00:17, 16 November 2013 (UTC)
 * 6) I have a car that seats five, albeit uncomfortably. --Fran Rogers (talk) 02:27, 16 November 2013 (UTC)
 * 7) Megan Everett
 * 8) Andrew Kuchling (talk) 17:13, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Maybe

 * 1) Kirill [talk] 23:02, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Geraldshields11 (talk) 16:14, 11 September 2013 (UTC) I will need a laptop.
 * 3) 207.245.176.1 (talk) 20:45, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
 * 4) Fuzheado | Talk 15:29, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

To do list
Potential new articles:
 * Laurel Mill- Historical site
 * Patuxent Iron Works- Historical Site/Business
 * A.M. Kroop and Sons- Business
 * Edward Phelps- Laurel mayor
 * Laurel Leader- Newspaper
 * George Nye
 * Laurel Sanitarium- Historical site
 * Nicholas Snowden also Lt. Nicholas Snowden (grandson of Major Thomas Snowden of Montpelier) and his father
 * Laurel Elementary School- School
 * Laurel Mill Playhouse- Theater
 * St. Mark's United Methodist Church (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic church
 * Bert Sadler- Pharmacist and photographer, society owns his photographs
 * Past Mayors of Laurel
 * Main Street Festival in Laurel
 * Muirkirk Furnace, 1847-1920

Existing articles:
 * John Calder Brennan- Historian
 * Avondale Mill- Historic site
 * Duvall Bridge (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site
 * Snow Hill (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site
 * Laurel Park Racecourse
 * Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)

Resources
Example:

Laurel Historical Society resources

 * Resources related to the current exhibit on Laurel in the Civil War
 * List of previous exhibits
 * City of Laurel
 * Maryland State Archives
 * Maryland Historical Trust
 * History of the Laurel Historical Society from the society website
 * more coming soon!

Editing Wikipedia

 * Cheatsheet
 * Featured Articles
 * Policies and guidelines
 * Help:Getting started
 * Starting an article
 * Intro to Wikipedia Slides

Results

 * new articles for Laurel Mill, Patuxent Iron Works, Edward Phelps, Laurel Sanitarium, Sarah Palmer Young.
 * Laurel, Maryland -- many improvements
 * Prince George's County, Maryland - add books
 * Howard County, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Straw hat, Soul food, Eckhart Mines, Maryland, - expand from books in collection
 * upload Capron photos
 * at least three new registered editors