WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
March 2008
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History
(RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional
Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 Email:
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm>
RON TURNER PUBLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
We are pleased to report that Ronald Ray Turner recently set up his own
website, offering free access to many of his publications of Prince
William County history and genealogy. Please go to www.pwcvabooks.com
<http://www.pwcvabooks.com/> to see the scope of titles available.
Among them are marriages (1854-1938), business licenses, court loose
papers, court minutes, bonds, census abstracts, and obituaries, plus
selected records from several West Virginia counties.
FOURTH ANNUAL "RELIC AFTER DARK"
PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER 20
Put Saturday, September 20, 2008, on your calendar. That's the
date set for the Fourth Annual "RELIC After Dark." This gala event, to
be held at Bull Run Regional Library from 7 to 11 p.m., will feature a
talk by Maureen Taylor, "the photo detective." Ms. Taylor is a national
authority on the dating and identification of old photographs. More
details about the event will be announced soon.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for RELIC programs is provided
by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. Sign language
interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs
if requested at least three weeks in advance. To be notified of
upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm> and click
on Subscribe to What's New in RELIC. All programs will take place at
the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue,
Manassas, VA.
March 13 - A Genealogical Roundtable.
March 20 - Genealogy 101: Beginning Your Family History.
March 25 - Bristow Station: Community and Battlefield.
April 10 and 22 - Genealogical Resources: Your Local Library and Beyond
April 25 - How to Use GPS Tracking Technology
Genealogy Doctor - March 20, April 3 and 17.
(See below for details.)
Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to noon.
A GENEALOGICAL ROUNDTABLE
Moderated by Don Wilson
Come and discuss the challenges of your family history
research. An opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer
suggestions and (hopefully) get some answers. This program, to be held
at Bull Run Library's community room, Thursday, March 13, from 11 a.m.
to noon, will be moderated by RELIC's Don Wilson.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m.
GENEALOGY 101: BEGINNING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY
Presented by Beverly Veness
Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff will explain the basics of genealogy,
including methods, strategies and resources. The program includes an
overview of how RELIC can help you with your research. It will be
presented on Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bull Run Regional
Library.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.
BRISTOW STATION: COMMUNITY AND BATTLEFIELD
Presented by Patrick O'Neill
Archaeologist and historian Patrick O'Neill will illustrate
the history of the Bristow Station community from the early 1700s to the
present, the two battles occurring there during the Civil War, and
efforts to reinstate the battlefield on the National Register. The
program will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the community
room of Bull Run Regional Library.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m.
repeated Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m.
GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES:
YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY AND BEYOND
Presented by Tish Como
You don't need to travel far to research your family's
history. RELIC's Tish Como will highlight the kinds of materials your
local library offers for the genealogist, including special finding
aids, electronic resources and borrowing materials from farflung
libraries and archives. This program will be presented Thursday, April
10 from 11 a.m. to noon and repeated on Tuesday April 22 at 7 p.m. at
Bull Run Regional Library.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m.
GEOCACHING OR FINDING GRANDPA'S GRAVE:
HOW TO USE GPS TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
Presented by Megan Veness
Archaeologist Megan Veness will describe and demonstrate the
use of a Global Positioning System for field research. Learn how this
new technology can help you find you way while searching for
archaeological, historical or genealogical evidence. The program will
be presented on Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at Bull Run Regional
Library.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
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THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN
For tips on starting your own research or to help solve a genealogical
or historical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private,
30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson.
Upcoming schedule (Bull Run Library):
March 20, April 3 and 17.
Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment. If the scheduled
dates are not convenient for you, you may request an alternate day and
time.
Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families?
Need guidance with your genealogical research?
You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at Ask RELIC
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757> or by
calling us at 703-792-4540.
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