WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
October 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>.
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 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>.
October 9, 11 a.m. – Genealogy 101: Getting Started, with Beverly Veness.
October 28, 7 p.m. – The Men Who Lost America, with author Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy.
November 13, 11 a.m. – Finding Your Family in the Library, with Don Wilson.
November 18, 7 p.m. – Before Virginia: Finding the Origins of Colonial Immigrants, with Victor Dunn, CG.
December 11, 11 a.m. – Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
“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 be presented at Bull Run Regional Library, on Thursday, October 9, at 11 a.m. To register please contact RELIC at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or at (703) 792-4540.
NOTED AUTHOR TO TALK ABOUT
HIS AWARD-WINNING BOOK ON
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
On Tuesday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m., we welcome noted author Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy, Ph.D., who will talk about his book “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.
Preregistration is required for this free program, Pease contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
FINDING YOUR FAMILY IN THE LIBRARY
Presented by Don Wilson
Searching for your ancestors at a local library or major research center requires a certain amount of planning. RELIC’s Don Wilson will present a talk on “Finding Your Family in the Library: Making the Most of Your Library’s Resources.” He will discuss resources available at many libraries today, how to prepare for your visit, how to make the best use of your time, and how to obtain expert help for your problem from library staff. The program will be held Thursday, November 13, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library’s community room.
Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to register for this free program.
BEFORE VIRGINIA:
FINDING THE ORIGINS OF COLONIAL IMMIGRANTS
Presented by Victor Dunn, CG
Determining a Virginia immigrant’s origins can be a challenge. Certified genealogist Victor Dunn will show what sources and techiques are available to take your Virginia ancestry across the ocean. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library.
To reserve a seat for this free program, please contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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, December 11, at 11 a.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]>.
“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, September to June (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Closed Federal holidays.
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