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EXPLORE RELIC July 2023 The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) for Genealogy and Local History

Start your historical journey here. RELIC's email newsletter highlights upcoming free events and happenings. Genealogy and local Virginia history are our specialties as a service provided by Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL). You can always find more about us on RELIC's webpage.  RELIC service is available: In-person at Central Library, by email at relic2@pwcgov.org, and by phone at 703-792-8380.  Hours of Operation Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday Due to a staff shortage, RELIC is not always staffed during the above hours. However, the room is available, and service desk staff or substitutes can often help. Please call ahead for staffed hours if you need RELIC staff to be present.

RELIC INSIDER

MAPS

1923 Rural Delivery Routes Map (Source: LOC.gov)

Maps make a wonderful addition to telling your family history. They can provide a glimpse into how your ancestors lived and what the area looked like at that time. RELIC has a great collection of maps, including full-sized maps indexed in five drawers and three notebooks. Visit the Digital Archives for copies of maps online. A number of the maps are also online at Historic Prince William. We recently had a patron who wanted to see where a numbered lot in early Brentsville was located, and we were able to provide the map he needed. Contact RELIC to see how we can help you.

DIGITAL LIBRARY FEATURE

ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION

Available on our Digital Library, Ancestry Library Edition provides a wide range of information for genealogical research. It includes records from the U.S. Census, military records, court, land and probate, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists, and more. Due to licensing restrictions, Ancestry Library Edition is only available in our libraries. Thanks to the Library of Virginia, you can access Ancestry for Virginians remotely.

ASK THE TREE HUNTER

If you wish to make an appointment with Darlene Hunter, RELIC Tree Hunter, please email relic2@pwcgov.org or call 703–792–8380.

WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

July 2023 - pwcva.gov/library

Download our Explore magazine, or grab one at your nearest library, to learn more about our upcoming programs. librarycommunications@pwcgov.org or 703-792-8150 Questions and comments are always welcome.

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