Name: Wikicurious – The History of Austin, Texas
Start: 2026-03-09T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-09T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

$Wikicurious \u2013 The History of Austin, Texas$

Hands-on SXSW EDU edit-a-thon bringing together Wikipedia editors and newcomers to explore Austin history, build community, and celebrate.
About this Event

Wikicurious – The History of Austin, Texas

Wikicurious – The History of Austin, Texas is happening on Monday, March 9 from 1pm - 5pm and is hosted by WMNYC and the Austin Public Library (APL) - Central Library. This community editing event during SXSW EDU invites Wikipedia editors and newcomers alike to learn, collaborate, and improve articles related to the history of Austin, Texas. Participants will explore local history through open knowledge, contribute to Wikipedia, and share editing skills in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

This event falls within Wikipedia's 25th anniversary and APL's Centennial Celebrations.

Agenda to come.

Registration and Instructions

Attendees must have a Wikipedia account to edit pages, please create your account (in the top right corner) before the event. Wikipedia usernames are public. You do not have to use your real name, it is recommended to use a pseudonym or nickname for your username.

Register here AND on our .

This will help us communicate any important event updates, and reflect the impact of the edits that you make during this event.

Please bring a laptop; we will have a limited number available for those who need it.

Food and drinks will be provided.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct.

About Wikicurious

Wikicurious is a beginner-level series that trains participants how to edit and participate on Wikimedia wikis and sites. Wikicurious started in 2024 with events throughout NYC and has since expanded nationally. Wikicurious is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

About

Founded in 2009, Wikimedia NYC is one of two U.S. Wikimedia affiliate chapters of the Wikimedia Foundation. We help promote free access to the world's knowledge in support of Wikipedia and the other projects of the Wikimedia Foundation.