WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC February 2008 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 http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm <http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm> RELIC PROGRAMS Here are our latest offerings. Funding for 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 http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm <http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm> and click on Subscribe to What's New in RELIC. All programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Feburary 22 - DNA and Surname Ancestry. February 26 - African Virginians: Sources before the Civil War. March 13 - A Genealogical Roundtable. March 20 - Genealogy 101: Beginning Your Family History. March 25 - Bristow Station: Community and Battlefield. Genealogy Doctor - March 6 and 20. (See below for details.) Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon. USE OF DNA IN THE SEARCH FOR SURNAME ANCESTRY Presented by J. J. "Jim" Logan Genetic material has become another important tool in the genealogist's arsenal. J. J. "Jim" Logan, group administrator of the Logan DNA Project, will describe how Y-chromosome data can be used to identify distant cousins with the same last name. Through a case study he will show how the data can be obtained, organized and interpreted to link persons with common ancestry, even though the common ancestor may be unknown. The program will be presented on Friday, February 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Bull Run Regional Library. To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] Tuesday, February 26, at 7 p.m. AFRICAN-VIRGINIANS: SOURCES FOR HISTORY AND GENEALOGY BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR Presented by Don Wilson Whether slave or free, people of color are more poorly documented than whites in the early history of our country. Researching the lives of African-Americans in Virginia before 1865 involves many sources not required for those tracing European ancestors. RELIC's Don Wilson will describe many of the special materials available, and their use for family history research. These little-known documents may also be helpful to those researching non-African families. This talk will be presented on Tuesday, February 26, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Library. To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to noon. A GENEALOGICAL ROUNDTABLE Moderated by Don Wilson Come and discuss the challenges of your family history research. An opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer suggestions and (hopefully) get some answers. This program, to be held at Bull Run Library's community room, Thursday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to noon, will be moderated by RELIC's Don Wilson. To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. GENEALOGY 101: BEGINNING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Presented by Beverly Veness Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff will explain the basics of genealogy, including methods, strategies and resources. The program includes an overview of how RELIC can help you with your research. It will be presented on Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library. To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. BRISTOW STATION: COMMUNITY AND BATTLEFIELD Presented by Patrick O'Neill Archaeologist and historian Patrick O'Neill will illustrate the history of the Bristow Station community from the early 1700s to the present, the two battles occurring there during the Civil War, and efforts to reinstate the battlefield on the National Register. The program will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the community room of Bull Run Regional Library. To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN For tips on starting your own research or to help solve a genealogical or historical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson. Upcoming schedule (Bull Run Library): March 6 and 20. 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 day and time. 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/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html