• 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.

The second event for the 2014 season will be Friday Night Jams on June 6th starting at 6pm.  Summer is a great time to enjoy music, food, and fun in the Town of Halifax.  This year's lineup includes Tobacco Apache, a roots/rock band out of Roanoke Virginia.  Headlining the event will be Barrelhouse out of Richmond, Virginia whose blues/rock music is sure to get you out of your chair and dance.  Friday Night Jams will also include food trucks, beer and wine.  Tickets to this year's event are only $5.  Last year's Blues, Brews, and BBQ drew a large crowd.  The town hopes to grow the numbers even more, and make it an event affordable for everyone.

Finishing off the season will be the Blue Ways Festival on September 13th.  This event will serve as the official celebration of the new boat ramp allowing public access to the Banister River.  The town is working closely with river groups and coordinators of other river festivals to create a great family fun event.  Events leading up to the Blue Ways Festival will include a volunteer river cleanup, Geo caching competition, and more.  The event itself will also feature music, vendors, kids activities, food, and a beer garden.

More information about the 2014 events can be found on the Town of Halifax events website, www.halifax-events.com.  For more information, or if your are interested in being a volunteer or vendor, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

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