News and events
A new publication is now available: “World War I and Halifax County, Virginia—Lest We Forget” by Barbara Day Bass. The book, which identifies many veterans from Halifax County, has over 320 pages and is for sale for $30. To order, please click on “Store” above and look for “Publications.” The book is also available at the local Visitor Center in South Boston and at the Peddler’s Market in Halifax.
Resources
A new 2025 Pride in History calendar is available (at $10.00). It features color photos of twelve historic homes in Halifax County and can also serve as a “keepsake” for your collection or as a much-appreciated birthday or anniversary gift. Check this website for availability. 2024 calendars are still available at the Chaffin House, 110 Mt. Road, Halifax on Thursdays, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crossing of the Dan
The 244th Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan, will be held Thursday, February 13 through Saturday, February 15, 2025. The event celebrates Nathanael Greene's race to the Dan River to save the Colonial Army, a brilliant military maneuver which has been nationally recognized as one of the most important turning points of the Revolutionary War.
Projects
The Society currently has two restoration projects: The Cotton Mills Tower and the Chaffin House, home of the Society, located at 110 Mountain Road, Halifax, Virginia. A recently published book, “World War I and Halifax County, Virginia—Lest We Forget!” by Barbara Day Bass, is now available. It contains 324 pages and sells at $30.
Products for Sale
The Society offers books and merchandise for sale including its newest publication, Cosby Family Builders—Virginia and North Carolina, by Society members Barbara Bass and Ginger Gentry. A reprint of Gentlemen, start your engines! (a 110-page history of racing in Halifax County, Virginia from 1957-1967) is now available at $10.00.
About the Society
The Society’s mission is to bring together those persons interested in preserving historical facts, artifacts, and structures of Halifax County, Virginia. Memberships—individual, student and business—are open to all whether living in the county or another state or country. See membership form and details by clicking below.