Halifax County

By Denise S. Hudson Have you seen the paintings of quilt squares popping up around Halifax County, Virginia?  They are more than just a folksy attempt to beautify the bucolic landscape of the countryside or enhance the historic buildings of our towns.  These pieces of art are fueling a movement to promote tourism, spark economic development, and encourage folks to ...

A Tradition Steeped in History and Culture By John Theo Jr. Fall in southern Virginia brings forth images of mild weather, beautiful foliage, pumpkins, and for many residents the annual Halifax County Fair. County Fairs were first created for crop and livestock contests, as well as to showcase breakthroughs in modern farming techniques. For many farmers, the fall harvest was ...