WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
August 2006
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History,
Prince William Public Library System,
Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
703-792-4540 www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic> Email: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
To read the latest lists of new materials in RELIC (through the end of
July) go to www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic> and click on New Acquisitions.
Notable among our new materials are microfilm of the Virginia papers of
John Glassford and Company (1743-1886) and the papers of the Southern
Claims Commission for Virginia (approved claims).
The 19th issue of Prince William Reliquary, RELIC's online historical
and genealogical magazine, has just been posted. Go to
www.pwcgov.org/library/relic and click on Prince William Reliquary.
RELIC PRESENTS - UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to
local history and genealogy. Regular times for monthly programs are the
fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 p.m. Group
programs are held in the Library's community room. Sign language
interpretation of library programs is available if requested three weeks
in advance. Funding for RELIC programs is supported by grants from the
Friends of the Central and Bull Run Libraries.
Tuesday, August 22 - Preserving Your Cherished Memories.
Tuesday, September 26 - Building a Family History Web Page Using
Pbwiki.com.
Tuesday, October 24 - Researching the History of Your Home.
The Genealogy Doctor is In - First and third Thursday of each month.
(For details, see below. See other history-related Library programs
at end.)
Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m.
PRESERVING YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES.
CARING FOR OLD PAPERS, FAMILY DOCUMENTS, AND PHOTOS
Family history often begins with the mementos that have been saved by
your relatives. The old family Bible, photo albums, letters, and legal
papers all can be important for documenting your heritage. How best to
preserve and protect those precious keepsakes? Roxana Adams, Curator of
the Manassas Museum, will describe techniques and materials you can use
for caring for important paper documents in a free program at Bull Run
Regional Library.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Tuesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
BUILDING A FAMILY HISTORY WEB PAGE
USING PBWIKI.COM
One way of sharing what you've discovered, as well as attracting
contacts with other family members, is to set up a family web page.
One researcher has found that with Pbwiki.com it's quick, cheap and EASY
as making a peanut butter sandwich. Mary LeCompte will demonstrate how
it can be done on Tuesday, September 26, at Bull Run Regional Library,
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Tuesday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
RESEARCHING THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOME
Want to know when your house was built? Who built it and who has lived
there over the years? Do you have a complete chain of title to the
property back to the earliest settler? RELIC's Virginiana librarian Don
Wilson will describe the steps needed to find that information, using
examples from Prince William County. The work can be challenging but
rewarding. The program begins at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday October 24, at Bull
Run Regional Library.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN
For tips on starting your own research or to discuss and analyze an
historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you, schedule a
private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson. First and Third
Thursdays of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at Bull Run Regional
Library.
Upcoming available dates: August 17, September 7 and 14.
Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.
Other history-related programs sponsored by Prince William Public
Library System. For details, see our website at www.pwcgov.org/library,
click on Events.
BULL RUN REGIONAL LIBRARY (Call to register: 703-792-4500):
* Saturdays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, at 10 a.m. - TREASURE
BOOKING. Learn how you can apply multimedia to your family memories!
Scan, edit and organize your family photos! Cut, paste, and add music
and special effects! Sept. 9 - An overview of multimedia creations.
Sept. 16 - Learn about video editing. Sept. 23 - Learn about audio
editing. Sept. 30 - Digital photo magic.
* Thurs. Oct. 19, 7 p.m. - GHOST WATCHING WITH DCMAG. Enter the
world of the D.C. Metro Area Ghost Watchers as they use science to
investigate local ghostly hauntings and other paranormal events.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Call to register: 703-361-822):
* Sat. Aug. 26, 2 p.m. - A CHAT WITH A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER (family
program). Have you ever wondered about the hardships suffered by Civil
War soldiers? What did they eat? What did they wear? Learn about
daily life during America's bloodiest conflict when a Civil War soldier,
in full uniform, drops by for a visit at the library.
CHINN PARK REGIONAL LIBRARY (703-792-4800):
* Wed. Aug. 30, 7 p.m. - SCRAPBOOK CLUB. The Scrapbook Club meets
on the last Wednesday of each month to put together books of special
memories. Bring your photos, materials, ideas and questions, and join
us for a creative and fun evening of arranging reminiscences and
mementos. For adults and teens. (Drop in, no registration required.)
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