RELIC ProgramsAll programs are presented at the Bull Run Regional Library, unless otherwise noted. What's New in RELICJanuary 2010 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: relic2@pwcgov.org To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click here. To see the latest issue of our electronic magazine, Prince William Reliquary, click here. An Introduction to Immigration and NaturalizationService (INS) Records for GenealogistsPresented by Zack Wilske, Historian, US Citizenship and Immigration Service USCIS) This presentation, for beginners and experienced researchers, will use case-study examples to provide an overview of federal immigration and naturalization records available to family history researchers. The presentation will cover arrival and naturalization records available from both the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Genealogy Program and the National Archives. This program, “Genealogy 101,” will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors. Thursday, February 11, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or e-mail RELIC2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program. Genealogy 101Presented by RELIC’s Beverly Veness Family history buffs have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots at a free session sponsored by The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC). RELIC is a special collection for genealogy and local history located at the Bull Run Regional Library in Manassas. The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, 11 a.m. Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or e-mail RELIC2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program. African American Genealogy:Tracking Ancestors Before the Civil WarPresented by RELIC's Don Wilson Tracing African American family history prior to 1865 can be difficult. There are special challenges to finding documentation during the age of slavery. Don Wilson, head of the RELIC staff, will identify sources that can be used to trace lives and relationships and demonstrate the process through a case study approach. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or e-mail RELIC2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program. |