• 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 Southside Master Gardener Association will offer the upcoming programs in November from 11am to 1pm at the South Boston - Halifax County Museum.  These classes are open to the public at no charge but reservations are requested.

     On Friday, November 6 "The Woods in Your Backyard" will be given by Master Gardener and Tree Steward Janice Aulisio.  Janice has attended special tree steward training during Master Gardener College and Reveling in the Magnificence of Trees Workshop.  She will use this knowledge to show you how to use trees to turn your property into a place of beauty to benefit the environment for you and your family.

     On Saturday November 14 "Take a Walk Through Eden" will be presented by Joe Lively, author of "Hummingbirds and the Flowers They Love".  Joe developed a love for nature photography at an early age focusing his lens on wildlife, especially birds.  Using his captivating photography to take us on a visual nature walk through Eden.  Joe will have copies of his book available for purchase, checks or cash only, and will hold a book signing following the presentation.

     Master Gardener and certified Permaculturist Ben Capozzi will speak on Friday November 20.  Ben did internships this past summer and will share his experiences in a Canadian Permaculture Orchard and in Upstate New York.  Ben brings an array of talents to the table such as freelance designer, gardener, and educator.  He is the part-time educator for the Natural History collection at the Danville Science Center and Butterfly Garden.  He also writes around the web and for local papers, shoots microstock photography, and shares his ongoing garden projects at his blog, TheMainStreetGardener.com.

     Please join us for these very informative talks this Fall.  The programs are free and open to the public but reservations are requested by calling the Halifax Extension office at 434-476-2147, option 0 or e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The Museum is located at 1540 Wilborn Avenue in South Boston.  Join us to learnhow to love and respect the earth.

Think hummingbirds all go south for the winter.  Join Joe Lively on Saturday November 14 to learn how he attracted and kept this hummer.

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