New Publication Coming Spring 2027
Book: Civil War, Halifax County, Virginia
This book, now in progress, will include the names of over 2,000 Halifax Countians —both Confederate and Union soldiers, including free Blacks and slaves. The Society is asking for your help in making sure this publication contains as many Halifax County soldiers as possible who fought in the Civil War.
To be included, a person must have been born in Halifax County or enlisted here, died here or been buried here. For questions, please call 434-579-0083 or 434-250-0295. Or you may email bass@cstone.net or hospitalityfarms1056@gmail.com .
Citizens are welcome to visit the Chaffin House, 110 Mountain Road, Halifax, Virginia 24558 to see what has been collected or to drop off any information they may have on their ancestor who took part in the Civil War. Please bring any military memorabilia with you so that it may be photographed to use in the publication.
Another way you can help toward the publication of this book:
Consider a Donation:
__________________ Benefactor ($1,000 and up; receives 3 free copies)
__________________ Patron ($500-$999; receives 2 free copies)
__________________ Sponsor ($250-$499: receives 1 copy)
__________________ Contributor ($100-$249)
__________________ Friend (up to $99)
Donations of $100 or more will be recognized in the publication. Please list how you would like your name listed:
___________________________________________________________________________
Or: In Memory of or In Honor of (Please circle your choice)
____________________________________________________________________________
Donor’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
Copy this form and mail to:
Halifax County Historical Society, 110 Mountain Road, Halifax, VA 24558.