• 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.

Magic in the Garden

By Laverne Fuller

Imagine looking at your garden and seeing a perfect shed surrounded by beautiful plants. A stone path leads to a swing and in the far corner is a trellis. There are statues and other garden art, even a wind chime hanging from a shepherd's hook. Now imagine all of this fitting in an old dishpan or a wooden tray. Welcome to the world of fairy gardens. Fairy gardens are a popular way to garden in a small space. Moss and small succulents and other tiny plants are used to cover the soil and create the appearance of a full size garden. Structures are added and provide an opportunity for creative recycling. Paint a used soup can to resemble a cottage and add a roof. Fences and other accessories can be purchased at a craft store or made at home. Many items can be made from oven baked clay. The only limitation is your imagination.

The Southside Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Fairy Garden contest at the Halifax Farmer's Market on June 11 as part of the Second Saturday series. Rules and entry forms are available at the Halifax Extension Office at 171 S. Main St., Halifax. Entries will be accepted at the market on June 11 from 8 to 9:45 am and will be judged for design and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place. The public can vote for the People's Choice award from 10 to 11. Contest winners will be announced at 11:30. At least 2 live plants must be used with no artificial plants or live animals allowed. See the entry form for other rules. While at the market visit the outside vendors for fresh produce, eggs, organic meats and herbal ointments and soaps. Inside are all types of vendors including portrait photography, antiques and collectables, dog treats and supplies and funky artwork. Create the garden of your dreams and share it with us on June 11 or just stop by to vote for your favorite.

 

Caption for picture: This exquisite design, by Bunleng Thanaporn, is an example of the types of Fairy Gardens entering the June 11 Fairy Garden Contest at the Halifax Farmers Market.    

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