• 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.

     Tickets are now on sale for the "Oktoberfest Halifax." a fall celebration in Historic Downtown Halifax from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 10th at the Town of Halifax Farmer's Market.  According to Halifax Assistant Manager Denise Barksdale, the event and evening includes live music with Halifax's own "Burn the Batteaux" featuring David Martin, Adam Snow, Donnie Beadles, Mike Cole and Brad Thomasson specializing in blues and  soulful rock music.

     Tons of fun all including a variety of food, craft and domestic beers, wine, souvenir beer mugs, a German Theme adult Costume Contest, corn hole toss and more at "Oktoberfest Halifax".  An indoor kids' zone will feature a root beer garden, kids' crafts, pumpkin painting contest and more.

     Tickets to the Oktoberfest are $5 in advance, $7 at the gate and $1 off in German costume, kids 12 and under free.  Tickets can be purchased at The Packhouse, Hite Insurance, Peddlers Market, Benchmark Community Bank, Trent Law Practice, Foster Fuels-Blairs location and Halifax Town Hall.

     Anyone interested in volunteering for the event may contact Denise Barksdale at 434-476-2343 or Marsha Hite at 434-476-2164.  All volunteers working a two-hour shift will receive a meal and beverage ticket plus one free beer stein.  "Thanks in advance for your help," Barksdale said.  She also expressed appreciation to early Oktoberfest sponsors Reiter and Reiter, PLLC, Burnett and Sneed CPAs, LLC, Benchmark Community Bank, Sentara, Franklin's Garage, The Packhouse, Molasses Grill, Hite Insurance, Halifax Village Association, Town of Halifax and Town of Halifax Farmers Market.

Pictured front row (L to R ): Adam Snow, Mike Cole, Donnie Beadles Back row (L to R): David Martin, Brad Thomasson

 

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