What is RELIC?

The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection for the Prince William Public Library System devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. The collection was founded in 1971 (as the Virginiana Room, also known as the Ruth E. Lloyd History Room) at the Central Community Library in Manassas. The collection was transferred to the Bull Run Regional Library when that building opened in June, 1994.

The staff are trained to help customers locate information needed to trace their family history and to research persons, places and events associated with local history. The American Revolution and the Civil War as they relate to Virginia are of special interest. RELIC houses a wide variety of materials related to its mission, including published and manuscript materials, indexes and research guides, photographs, maps, microforms, and computer (CD-ROM) databases. Staff maintain ties with local historical and genealogical societies and with other libraries and agencies with common interests, such as the National Archives and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Library (LDS) and other related organizations.

Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics

• Presented by RELIC's Tish Como
• Thursday, December 10, 11:00 a.m.

Explore 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, books and more.

Please call 703-792-4540 or email relic2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program.

The Genealogy Doctor Is In

Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to start your research or to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.

• Thursdays, November 5 & 19 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
• Thursdays, December 3 & 17 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment