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Schedule
edit| Time | Activity |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Welcome and introductions |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Laurel Historical Society tour and brief talk (Abram) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Wikipedia tutorial |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 4:00 | EDITING |
FAQ
editDo I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?
- Due to the limited space and catering, we ask that participants RSVP in advance if possible. Drop-ins are welcome as long as there is still room.
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.
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 edit-a-thon!
How can I get to Laurel from D.C. or Baltimore?
- Any attendees coming from DC or Baltimore by car are encouraged to volunteer to help transport anyone who needs a ride. When signing up, please note if you are willing to give a ride or if you need to carpool.
Where can I park?
- There is ample free parking on public streets in front of and surrounding the Laurel Museum.
Add your own questions here
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editAttending
edit- Abram Fox
- Quint Gregory
- Garold Stone --GaroldStone (talk) 00:10, 11 September 2016 (UTC)
- Lynne Sport
- Kirill Lokshin (talk) 14:01, 23 September 2016 (UTC)
Maybe
edit- Caroline Paganussi
- Edel Spencer
Participating remotely
editCan't make it to the event? You can participate online! Here's how it works:
Don't have a username yet? It's easy to create one.
Want to work on an article that's not on the list? You're welcome to choose any topic you like!
Some events also include a video or audio conference. You can find more details on this page.
If you're planning to join us online, you can sign up below:
Apologies
editTo do list
editPotential new articles:
- 1967 Laurel KKK Riots
- A.M. Kroop and Sons- Business
- Nicholas Snowden [1] [2] also Lt. Nicholas Snowden (grandson of Major Thomas Snowden of Montpelier) and his father [3][4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
- 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 [13] [14]
- Main Street Festival in Laurel
- Muirkirk Furnace, 1847-1920
- Federal Anti-Car Theft Act
- Eisenhower House (Laurel, Maryland) - also known as Mrs. Ray's Boarding House, listed in the Maryland Historical Trust
- Other locations from the List of Laurel Maryland properties in the Maryland Historical Trust
Existing articles:
- George Wallace
- September 24, 2001 tornado outbreak
- Hurricane Agnes
- Johnstown Flood
- Past Mayors of Laurel
- Laurel Sanitarium- Historical site
- John Calder Brennan- Historian
- Avondale Mill- Historic site
- Duvall Bridge (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site
- Snow Hill (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site [15]
- Laurel Park Racecourse [16] [17]
- Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)
- Maryland Declaration of Rights - new article in need of more details and maybe a picture.
- Laurel Leader- Newspaper [18] [19]
- George Nye - Laurel Mill superintendent, Civil War officer
- Gertrude Poe
- United States home front during World War I
- Ivy Hill Cemetery (Maryland)[20]
Resources
editExample:
Laurel Historical Society resources
edit- Resources related to the current exhibit on the twenty-year history of the Laurel Museum
- List of previous exhibits
- City of Laurel
- Maryland State Archives
- Maryland Historical Trust
- History of the Laurel Historical Society from the society website
- LHS files on Box.com
Citation template for Laurel Leader
edit- "[title of article]". The Leader. Laurel, MD. pp. [pages].
Books on Laurel and Prince George's County
edit- Denny, George D (1997). Proud past, promising future : cities and towns in Prince George's County, Maryland. Brentwood, MD: G.D. Denny, Jr. OCLC 37713413.
- Bucklee, Sally Mitchell (2001). A church and its village: St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, Maryland. Baltimore, Md.: Gateway Press. OCLC 48085398.
References for articles on to do list
edit- ^ "Nicholas Snowden , MSA SC 3520-13735". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "LYNCHED BY TEN NEGROES. - NICHOLAS SNOWDEN HANGED BY MEN OF HIS OWN COLOR". New York Times. 1885-09-19. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Battle Lines: Prince Georges County in the Civil War (PDF), retrieved 2013-11-16
- ^ "St. Mary of the Mills Parish". Explore Laurel Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam Marker". HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill". Laurel Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Lieut Nicholas W. Snowden (1828 - 1862) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Nicholas Snowden (1786 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "About Laurel/History of Laurel". City of Laurel, Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Okparanta, Chidinma (2011-01-20). "Laurel museum awarded grant to improve artifact storage". Gazette.net. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Montpelier Mansion reopens for visitors after structural restoration project". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Moran, Catlin (2010-02-18). "Museum photo exhibit compares life in Laurel in 1910, 2010". Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Meyer, Eugene L (1997-07-24). "Presenting a Picture Of the Past in Laurel; Resident's Photographs Chronicle Life Before World War I". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Snow Hill Manor History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Mitchell, Caroline (2009-08-27). "Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Decision on Laurel Park Slots Case". Slots.CD. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Laurel Park". Washington Post. 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "About Laurel leader. (Laurel, MD) 1981-current". Chronicling America « Library of Congress. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Dzwonchyk, Melanie (2012-03-28). "Laurel: Mississippi paper Laurel Leader-Call to cease publication". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Glaros, Tony (1 September 2016). "Caretakers of Laurel's history at Ivy Hill Cemetery". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
Editing Wikipedia
editResults
edit- List any pages you've created or edited, or documents you've uploaded, here