WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
July 2014
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/RELIC/Pages/What%27s-New-in-RELIC.aspx>. This month’s list includes Quantico Baptist Church Minutes, 1858-1911, transcribed by Darlene L. Hunter.
Please note that we are now closed on Sundays until September.
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE
Prince William County Index to Wills 1734-1951, by Joan W. Peters, can now be accessed at our Digital Library<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm> under Historic Records. It can be keyword-searched using CTRL+F.
We have added a link to the extensively researched Wikipedia article for “Bel Air” (the Ewell family home) compiled by current owner Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. Go to our Prince William County<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/Prince-William-County.aspx> page and look under Historic sites files.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected 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 eNotifications/subscribe<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.aspx> and select Library – What’s New in RELIC. Unless otherwise stated, all these 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]>. For details see RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx>.
July 22, 7 p.m. – Genealogy 101: Getting Started, with Beverly Veness.
August 14, 11 a.m. – Tracing American Ancestors before 1850, with Don Wilson
August 26, 7 p.m. – Tracing American Ancestors before 1850, with Don Wilson (repeat).
September 20, 7-11 p.m. – RELIC After Dark, with John Colletta. $
September 30, 7 p.m. – Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
October 28, 7 p.m. – The Men Who Lost America, with author Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy.
“Genealogy Doctor”: free counseling (contact us for an appointment).
For a comprehensive list of upcoming genealogical programs scheduled in the Washington metropolitan area we recommend you see Harold’s List, compiled monthly by genealogist Harold McClendon of Mount Vernon, Virginia: http://mvgenealogy.org/PDFs/Upcoming_Genealogy_Events.pdf or email him at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to subscribe.
GENEALOGY 101: GETTING STARTED
Presented by Beverly Veness
Those curious about their family history have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots. This free 90-minute program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.
This program will also be presented at Bull Run Regional Library, on Tuesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. To register please contact RELIC at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or at (703) 792-4540.
TRACING AMERICAN ANCESTORS BEFORE 1850
Presented by Don Wilson
Before 1850, the lack of census detail and official vital records can make genealogy difficult. Your immigrant ancestor may seem to be out of reach. Explore sources and techniques to overcome that barrier with RELIC’s Don Wilson.
This free 90-minute program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, August 14, at 11 a.m. and be repeated on Tuesday, August 26, at 7 p.m. To register please contact RELIC at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or at (703) 792-4540.
TENTH ANNUAL “RELIC AFTER DARK”
WILL FEATURE JOHN PHILIP COLLETTA.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 1.
Registration will begin on August 1 for our fall special event, our tenth annual “RELIC After Dark,” to be held on Saturday evening, September 20, 2014, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. We’ve engaged nationally known genealogist and popular speaker John Philip Colletta to return after a five year absence. His topic: “Is Any Body There? – Tracking Ancestral Remains.” It is a humorous account of some of his experiences searching for burial places of ancestors, along with lessons on finding ancestral graves and conducting genealogical research in general. The event, costing $25 per person, will include a buffet dinner, assorted beverages, and allow opportunity to do your own genealogical research using RELIC’s facilities. Seats are expected to go quickly, so early registration is recommended, after August 1.
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 Tuesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library.
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]>.
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 28
October 28, 2014, 7 p.m. Lecture by noted author Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy on “The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution and the Fate of the Empire.” This title won Dr. O’Shaughnessy both the 2014 George Washington Book Prize, which recognizes the year’s best books on the nation’s founding era, especially those that have the potential to advance broad public understanding of American history, and the 2014 New York Historical Society’s annual American history book prize. He is the Vice President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Saunders Director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies and Professor of History at The University of Virginia.
“Genealogy Doctor” Accepting Appointments for Research Help
Don Wilson, head of RELIC, sets aside time each month for free private sessions to mentor persons researching their family history. A thirty-minute session can be used to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.
Daytime and evening hours are possible. To set up an appointment, please call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Bull Run Regional Library is located at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
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/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/Ask-RELIC.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours, June to August (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Federal holidays. On September 7 we’ll resume Sunday service, noon-5pm.
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