WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

December 2006

 

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 in RELIC (through the end of
November) go to www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic>   and click on New Acquisitions.

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.

   

January 23 - Family Search Indexing: A New Vision for Online Genealogy.

February 27 - Network to Freedom:  Tracing the Underground Railroad in
Prince William County.

The Genealogy Doctor is In - First and third Thursday of each month.

 (For details, see below.   See other history-related local programs at
end.)

Tuesday, January 23, 7:30 p.m.

FAMILY SEARCH INDEXING:

A NEW VISION FOR ONLINE GENEALOGY

Julie Gideon, manager of the Centreville (Va.) Family History Center
will describe the Family Search Indexing project, already underway.
Learn about the scope of the plan to digitize, index, and post to the
internet, the microfilm archive of the Family History Library in Salt
Lake City.  You can also learn how you can participate in this ambitious
project that will make a wide variety of genealogical materials, from
around the world, easy to access.

            This free program is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, at
Bull Run Regional Library, beginning at 7:30 p.m.  To reserve a seat
contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m.

NETWORK TO FREEDOM:

TRACING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

            The Underground Railroad was an informal network of people
and institutions who helped slaves escape to freedom in the years before
the Civil War.  Network to Freedom is a national program to recognize
sites that were significant in that struggle.  Historian Pat Knock will
present an overview of the program and how she was able to put
Leesylvania State Park on the roster of registered sites.   Learn what
sources are available to identify and document other potential sites in
our area.

            This free program will be presented on Tuesday, February 27,
at 7:30 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library.  To reserve a seat 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 help solve an historical or
genealogical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private, 30-minute
visit with RELIC's Don Wilson.  Generally the First and Third Thursdays
of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at Bull Run Regional Library.

 

Upcoming available dates:   December 7, January 4 and 18.

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 time.

 

OTHER HISTORY-RELATED 

ACTIVITIES IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Biggest Book Sale of the Year.

Sat. Dec. 9, 10am-5pm and Sun. Dec. 10, noon-5pm, Bull Run Regional
Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas.  Sponsored by the Friends of the
Central and Bull Run Libraries.  Donated items and materials discarded
from the Library's collections.  Many items suitable for holiday
gift-giving.

[Related news:  Barnes & Noble Bookfair Vouchers, submitted Dec. 9 when
making purchases at their store at Westgate Plaza, 8117 Sudley Road,
Manassas, help support the Prince William Public Library System.  A
percentage of the net sale will be donated to the Library.] 

Holiday Concerts at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre.

Saturday, December 9, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Free admission.  Brentsville
District High School Chorus will perform new and old Holiday Classics in
the newly restored historic Union Church.  12229 Bristow Road, Bristow,
VA 20136.  703-365-7895.  Prince William County Historic Preservation
Divison.

A Civil War Christmas at Liberia Plantation.  

Saturday, December 9, 5:30-9:00 p.m.  During the Christmas of 1861, not
long after the Battle of First Manassas, the Weir family of Liberia
Plantation celebrated a quiet holiday in the company of Confederate
soldiers camped around their home.  The Manassas Museum will recreate
that moment in time during the fifth annual Civil War Christmas at
Liberia Plantation.  Costumed interpreters, Civil War period music
(Prince William Little Theatre), soldiers' lives (Blackhorse Cavalry)
and a visit with the Weir family in the decorated house.  $15.  Buses
will transport visitors to Liberia from the Museum (9101 Prince William
Street, Manassas) every half hour from 5:30 to 9:00.
www.manassasmuseum.org <http://www.manassasmuseum.org/>  or call
703-368-1873.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.

Holiday Open Houses at Rippon Lodge and Ben Lomond.

Sat. Dec. 16 and Sun. Dec. 17, 11am-4pm.  Rippon Lodge, Woodbridge,
built ca. 1747; Ben Lomond, Manassas, built 1832.  Site tours,
refreshments, crafts projects for children and adults.  Adults $5,
children $3, children under age 2 free.  Extra charge for craft
materials.  Info:  703-752-5632 or www.pwcgov.org
<http://www.pwcgov.org/> , click on Residents or Visitors, then Historic
Preservation.  Reservations for adult crafters: 703-499-9812.  

"A Touch of Glass" Exhibition Closes December 31.

The special exhibition area of the Manassas Museum showcases over 200
functional and decorative glass objects, selected from the collection of
Manassas resident Calvin Hackeman.  They include blown, molded, pressed,
cut, stretch, iridescent, painted and etched glass, many pieces dating
from the 19th century.  Special sections of the exhibition include State
Glass featuring Virginia's Galloway pattern, Depression Glass and
Collecting Glass Today.  The exhibition opened October 15 and runs
through December 31.  It is free with regular museum admission.
Manassas Museum is located at 9101 Prince William Street in Manassas.
Admission is $3, with discounts for members, seniors and groups.
Admission is free to Manassas residents on Sundays.   Info:
703-368-1873 or visit www.manassasmuseum.org
<http://www.manassasmuseum.org/> .

  

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