• 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.

Volunteers Take To Waterway to Clean Up Ahead Of Paddling Season

     In preparation for the upcoming paddling season, the Town of Halifax's spring Banister clean-up will be held this Saturday, April 16th at noon.  Dubbed Earth Day Extravaganza River Rubbish Rampage, the clean-up will involve a volunteer orghanized trash removal at the Banister Lake boat landing and the Banister River.

     Everyone is welcome to participate, and volunteers are asked to meet at the King's Bridge Landing located at 1041 Bethel Road at noon to receive their trash bags and to sign their volunteer waiver.  Those wishing to help coordinate the shuttle for the Banister River portion are asked to arrive by 11a.m.  volunteers may paddle down river, removing trash between the landing and the Terry's Bridge take out.

     For those not wishing to be on the river, a second group will head over tothe Banister Lake Boat Ramp and pick up trash in the parking area and below the bridge.  Anyone wishing to get on the lake also may do so.  volunteers are asked to provide their own boats and personal floatation devices (life jackets) and should come prepared with gloves, appropriate footwear and sunscreen.  The event will be held "rain or shine" so be prepared with appropriate rain gear as well, if needed.

 

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