WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC November 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 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . To read the latest lists of new materials in RELIC (through the end of October) 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. Tuesday, November 28 - RootsMagic Genealogy Software. 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, November 28, 7:30 p.m. ROOTSMAGIC GENEALOGY SOFTWARE Genealogy software is an essential tool for today's family historian. Choosing a program that will handle all your needs can be a difficult decision. Local genealogist Teresa Kelley is enthusiastic about RootsMagic. She will demonstrate the many features of this PC-based software at a program on Tuesday, November 28, 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]> . 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. Generally the First and Third Thursdays of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at Bull Run Regional Library. Upcoming available dates: November 16, December 7. Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m. Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment. OTHER HISTORY-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Memoirs Writers. This group meets monthly to share their writing and offer encouragement and constructive criticism as needed. Tues. Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-noon at Bull Run Regional Library. No registration required. New members are welcome. 703-792-4500. Library Rescues Historic Houses The Eppa Barnes house, the home of an African-American family which stood along Dumfries Road near Independent Hill, had to be moved when Route 234 was widened. It may date to the late 1700s. "Bushy Park," another late 1700s house in the Gainesville area, was rescued from an area under intense development. Each house will be preserved and incorporated into the design of a new community library in its area. The proposed libraries, to be located in Montclair and near Haymarket, are included on the County bond referendum, set for November 7. Learn to be a "House Detective." Historic House Research Lecture. Learn the basics of historic house research. Hear presentation on three local historic houses: "Evergreen," "LaGrange," and "The Shelter." Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Haymarket Town Hall, 15000 Washington Street, Haymarket, Va. Sponsored by the Haymarket Museum. The program is free. For directions and information call 703-753-3712 or email [log in to unmask] "A Touch of Glass" Exhibition Opens at the Manassas Museum. 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/> . # To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html