• 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.

     Hypertufa:  what is it and why do you want to know?  Hypertufa is the art of mixing Portland cement, sphagnum peat moss, perlite and water to make stone-like garden pots.  The mixture can be made into many different shapes depending on what is used for molds.  Boxes, bowls and old flowerpots can be used.  Hypertufa pots have the appearance of old stone, but are much lighter and easier to handle.  They can add a natural, organic look to your landscape.  Unlike clay pots, hypertufa does not crack if left outside over the winter.  Join the Southside Master Gardeners at the Halifax Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. to make your own hypertufa pot.  The cost is $5 per pot and all materials will be provided.  For more information about the Southside Master Gardener program, please call the Halifax Extension Office at 434-476-2147, visit their website at www.ssmga.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

     The Southside Virginia Herb Society will also be at the Farmer's Market from 8 to 11 a.m. with herbal treats for tasting and a special display on drying herbs.  Herbs are easy to grow, provide ingredients for making delicious meals and add beauty to the garden.  Heres de Provence, herbal butter and herbal booklets will be for sale.

     As always, the freshest local produce and homegrown and homemade items will be available for sale.  What a great opportunity to support your friends and neighbors and feed your family the best food available.  See you there!

Master Gardeners Tommy Conner, Linda Singer and Agnes Gregory mix up

the hypertufa ingredients.  Easy enoough for kids to do.  Join in the fun on

July 11th at the Halifax Farmers Market and make your own container.

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