• 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.

SUMMER READING KICKOFF AT THE LIBRARY!

Join the Halifax County-South Boston Public Library for another awesome summer reading program.

The kickoff will take place on June 2 at 1 pm at the South Boston Public Library.  Brian Buchanan from the Danville Science Museum will introduce the audience to the importance of environmental stewardship using hands-on models to engage the audience. Following that the audience will learn about different butterfly species found in our area. Brian will bring specimens to observe. Each participant will create a butterfly to take home.

The library has lots of great programs planned for children and teens this summer.  Reading logs will be available at both library locations starting on June 2.

The library will also once again be a summer meals location.  From June 4-July 18 lunches will be offered at the South Boston Public Library at noon and at the Halifax Public Library at
12:15 pm, while snacks will be offered at both locations at 3:40 pm.  Meals and snacks will be offered Mondays-Thursdays and there will be no meals or snacks on July 4 and July 5.

Have fun this summer at the library!

Jay Stephens

Director

Halifax County South Boston Public Library

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