• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

Fall Gardening Series Coming up

            This fall the Southside Master Gardener Association will present three gardening programs. The talks will be held at the South Boston – Halifax County Museum on Fridays November 4, 11 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. These sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested so call 434-476-2147, option 0 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

            On Friday November 4, Chris Mullins, Virginia Cooperative Extension expert on greenhouse and nursery operations, will present Hydroponics. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water. Systems can be simple with water you maintain on a periodic basis or complicated loop systems that include fish tanks to provide nutrition to the plants. Chris will share the in and outs of using these systems in the home environment.

            Kathy Conner Cornell will present Rose Care and Maintenance on Friday November 11. Roses are a garden favorite because they are so beautiful and smell heavenly and they have a long bloom time. But roses do have their thorny issues and Kathy will discuss proper planting methods, how to properly prune and deadhead and tips to prevent disease.

            The mighty chestnut tree was once the King of the Forest. However, a blight hit the trees in the early twentieth century and by the 1950’s the tree was completely demolished. Jennifer Gagnon, Coordinator of Virginia Forest Landowner Education, will discuss the history of this magnificent tree and the current efforts to restore these trees by creating a hybrid of the American Chestnut and the Chinese Chestnut which is completely resistant to the blight.

            Come and join the Master Gardeners for these presentations. Call the Halifax Extension Office at 434-476-2147, option 0 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a reservation. Light snacks will be served and Thyme to Eat, the new Master Gardener Cookbook, will be offered for sale at each session.

Blurbs about our upcoming gardening classes.  Thanks, Kathy Conner Cornell 

Friday, November 4

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

Hydroponics

Hydroponics and greenhouse expert Chris Mullins will discuss how to grow plants in a water system

South Boston - Halifax County Museum

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 434-476-2147, dial 0 for reservations

Friday, November 11

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Rose Maintenance and Care

Master Gardener Kathy Conner Cornell will discuss proper planting, pruning and care of roses

South Boston - Halifax County Museum

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 434-476-2147, dial 0 for reservations

Friday, November 18

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Saga of the American Chestnut

Jennifer Gagnon, Coordinator, VA Forest Landowner Ed, will discuss the history and demise of this stately tree and current restoration efforts

South Boston - Halifax County Museum

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 434-476-2147, dial 0 for reservations

 

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