WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
January 2016
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 What's New in RELIC. <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-news.aspx>
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. To be notified of upcoming library programs and activities, you may sign up for the PWPLS newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001YnEr-2tp_8MocsVWgrYD4wElgrjOevRKtHQIzFVr2mL8jwNTGUVexrk1OGaDXJog6MAHjYWUEEdliRdsyxdhda66wqtziUtfP_a6ucZf0kYbYjcU9i5-QMDIKxOEluFt0lWDzpY1n6GD2O_KxNRFumT9hQudivErhO8BrVRY7YzzPchWBV_rlExCh7DkhbwsyPwHY0OkBvihONJrFcPP8xaU-qYt1jO0>.
Unless otherwise stated, all the following programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Programs may last from 60 to 90 minutes. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register online at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
January 14, 11 a.m. - Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
January 19, 7 p.m. - Genealogy 101: Getting Started, with Beverly Veness.
February 23, 7 p.m. - Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics (repeat).
March 29, 7 p.m. - Former Friends: George Washington's Break with George Mason and Thomas Jefferson, with historian Peter Henriques.*
April 26, 7 p.m. - Researching the Battle of Bristoe Station: a Neat Civil War Trap, with historian Bill Backus.*
*Programs funded by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries
GENEALOGY 201: BEYOND THE BASICS
Presented by Tish Como
Genealogy 101 introduced basic resources and techniques for researching your family's history. Genealogy 201 presents alternate resources to enhance your family's history and advanced search techniques to help maximize your results from online databases including census records, passenger lists, maps, and books. RELIC's Tish Como will present this program on Thursday, January 14, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. It will be repeated on Tuesday, February 23, at 7 p.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
GENEALOGY 101: GETTING STARTED
Presented by Beverly Veness
If you are curious about your family history, you have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing your roots at a free session sponsored by RELIC. This 90-minute program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Library. She will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
FORMER FRIENDS: GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BREAK
WITH GEORGE MASON AND THOMAS JEFFERSON
Presented by Peter Henriques
Join Peter Henriques, noted Washington Scholar / Professor of History Emeritus, George Mason University, and author of A Realistic Visionary: a Portrait of George Washington, for an examination of the complicated relationship between three of the Founding Fathers. This program will be presented on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Library. Dr. Henriques will offer copies of book for sale after the lecture. Funding for this program is provided by Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
RESEARCHING THE BATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION:
A NEAT CIVIL WAR TRAP
Presented by Bill Backus
Certain battles enjoy wide recognition. References to Gettysburg, Antietam, and Manassas abound in American history textbooks and popular and scholarly Civil War titles. But what about smaller, lesser known battles? Join historian Bill Backus, author of A Want of Vigilance: The Bristoe Station Campaign, October 9-19, 1863, to learn about this lesser-known but significant local battle and the challenges of researching smaller conflicts. This program will be presented on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Library. Mr. Backus will offer copies of his book for sale after the lecture. Funding for this program is provided by Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
WE STILL WELCOME DONATIONS TO OUR SCANNER FUND
We extend a public "thank you" to those who have contributed to RELIC's fund for a new microfilm scanner and invite others to participate. Every gift, no matter the size, takes us toward that goal.
Donations made to "Prince William County" (with "RELIC Donation Account" on the check's memo line) are now being earmarked for future purchase of this equipment. Send checks to RELIC at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. Donations may be tax deductible. We appreciate your support.
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://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-Ask.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours for Bull Run Library, September to June (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Closed Federal holidays and holiday weekends.
PLEASE NOTE: Dedicated staff are available in RELIC (saving an occasional mid-day lunch break) on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m. We also have a staff member available on most Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are planning to visit on a weekday evening, please call ahead or ask for assistance at the front Information Desk.
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