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 [email protected] and 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
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
All programs will be in-person at Central Library.

Some previous RELIC programs can be viewed on RELIC's Programs webpage.
The first two presidents were great men who made vital contributions to the founding of the United States. While their philosophies and visions for the country were similar, they often had a strained and distant relationship. Join Peter R. Henriques as he examines that relationship in detail. Register online, by phone at 703-792-8380, or email. 
Join Jennifer Banks as she presents findings from her experiences as a professional genealogist and former Family History Center Director. Through the years, Jennifer has consulted with numerous individuals to help them research their families and - along the way - has identified pitfalls researchers can encounter. Register online, by phone at 703-792-8380, or email.  
Join Patrick O’Neill, local archaeological explorer, as he presents the findings from his efforts to determine the metes and bounds of this “lost property.” Register online, by phone at 703-792-8380, or email. 
RELIC INSIDER
New to PWPL's Digital Library: Accessible Archives
Accessible Archives is a recent addition to the Digital Library. It is a growing collection of documents, newspapers, memoirs, and historical works useful to genealogists and students of American history. It focuses on works of the American Civil War period, but also includes works from other periods of American history. Here is a summary of the collections it contains:

  • African American Newspapers, 1827-1909.
  • America & World War I: American Military Camp Newspapers, 1916-1923.
  • American County Histories. “Over a million pages of content encompassing all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”
  • The Civil War Collection, 1855-1869. Newspaper and e-book content subdivided into these parts: A Newspaper Perspective, The Soldiers’ Perspective, The Generals’ Perspective, A Midwestern Perspective [Indiana newspapers], Iowa’s Perspective, Northeast Regimental Histories, and Abraham Lincoln Library [of] Abolitionist Books.
  • Frank Leslie’s Weekly, 1855-1922.
  • Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1830-1898.
  • The Liberator, 1831-1865 [abolitionist].
  • National Anti-Slavery Standard, 1840-1870.
  • The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1800.
  • Quarantine and Disease Control in America Series.
  • South Carolina Newspapers, 1732-1780.
  • The Virginia Gazette, 1736-1780.
  • The Woman’s Tribune, 1883-1909.
  • Women’s Suffrage Collection.

Our Digital Library provides free access to thousands of online and digital resources including genealogy, e-books, audiobooks, newspapers and more, available to PWPL library cardholders from their home computers.
VISIT THE "TREE DOCTOR"
Make appointments for virtual or in-person visits with Don Wilson, "The Tree Doctor." Set up an hour appointment to discuss and dive into your brick wall research problem. Call by phone at 703–792–8380 or email to set up a time.
May 2022 - pwcva.gov/library
Make sure to download our Spring 2022 Explore magazine, or grab one at your nearest library, to learn more about our upcoming events.

[email protected] or 703-792-8150
Questions and comments are always welcome.