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July 2018 - The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC)







Start your historical journey here. RELIC's email newsletter highlights upcoming free events and happenings. Genealogy and local Virginia history is our specialty as a service provided by the Prince William Public Library. We're located at Bull Run Regional Library and you can always find more about us at www.pwcgov.org/library/relic<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic>





GENEALOGY 101: GETTING STARTED

​​Discovering your family's history is both fun and rewarding. RELIC’s Darlene Hunter, a certified genealogist, will demonstrate the essential first steps to take and resources to use – most of which are available for free through the library – to ensure that your research is accurate, complete and well-documented.

Register at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thursday, July 12, 11:00 a.m.



RESEARCHING VIRGINIA FAMILIES: THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS

​Learn about the many and varied resources available to trace your Virginia ancestors. RELIC staff member and certified genealogist (C.G.) Darlene Hunter will describe official records (and their substitutes), compiled records, finding aids and institutional records and provide examples of how to locate and utilize them to document your Virginia genealogy.

Register at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.









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RELIC INSIDER:







We are pleased to announce that Angela “Angie” Miller has been promoted to RELIC manager effective June 18.  She has been a member of the Bull Run Library Adult Services staff since 2007 and is looking forward to working full time with RELIC staff Don Wilson (Virginiana Librarian), Darlene Hunter (CG, Library Services Technician III), and Beth Scott (Librarian, part time).







Bull Run Regional Library will be undergoing some renovations in late summer (including upgrading of public restrooms), which will require the building be closed to the public from September 1 to September 22.   We expect to reopen on Sunday, September 23, at noon.  During our time of closure staff will be able to reply to questions by email:  [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.







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NEXT MONTH





Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics

RELIC’s Don Wilson will discuss effective research strategies and demonstrate advanced techniques for successfully searching and evaluating free online genealogy / history resources.  See how information found in census, newspapers, passenger lists, maps, books and manuscripts can add detail and interest to your family history.

Register at 703.792.4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thursday, August 16, 11:00 a.m.



Revolutionary Prince William County, 1765-1781



Historian Jim Bish focuses on the important decisions and actions by county residents who were in the middle of the struggle leading to the road to Revolution.  A retired teacher, Jim is a lifetime student of Prince William County history and conducts local excursions for History Happened Here Tours.



Register at 703.792.4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 p.m.























To read the latest lists of new materials available please click on What's New in RELIC http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/pages/relic-news.aspx







Unless otherwise stated, all of the preceding programs will take place at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia.  Programs may last from 60 to 90 minutes.  You may register for any of these free programs at 703-792-4540 or mail to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.







You may also register online at RELIC Programs http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/pages/relic-programs.aspx

by clicking on the program date.  Funding for selected RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Bull Run Library.*   To be notified of upcoming library programs and activities, you may sign up for the PWPLS newsletter.









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