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The Halifax County Historical Society has reprinted History Mercy Seat Presbyterian Church 1847-1967, written in 1967 by Ruby Barnes, deceased. This 2018 reprint is in its original form. Ruby Barnes is also a coauthor of Booboo’s Hundred Years (Life on Brooklyn Road in Halifax County) published by the Society in 2009.
According to the author “This history of Mercy Seat Church was written entirely from sessional records of the Women of the Church, and of Roanoke Presbytery. The oldest records have yellowed with age and the writing by hand faded so badly they were hard to decipher. This makes it more necessary for a history, however incomplete, to be preserved for this and future generations.”
This new publication includes the names of charter members, which included five whites and twenty-eight blacks. The book is available for sale at South Boston-Halifax County Visitor Center, South Boston-Halifax County Museum in South Boston, Peddler’s Market in Halifax and in the Store on the Society website
The Society received permission from the family for this printing. The book is soft bound, 36 pages, cost $5.00.
New Publication - Berry Hill Plantation and the Bruce Family
National Register Homes
Currently there are twenty-seven Halifax County properties that have been listed on either or both the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places as well as five groups of homes and public buildings designated as “Historic Districts” in Virginia.
One home will be added periodically and will include a detailed description and photographs of the exterior and interior, if available.
The Halifax County Historical Society invites you to become a member for the upcoming year. The Society’s mission is to bring together those interested in preserving historical facts, artifacts, and structures in our county. Members receive the quarterly Bulletin, a publication having articles and information pertaining to historic events, sites, and happenings. The Society sponsors lectures and activities relating to history and preservation and publish various books and other materials from court records, family papers, and other sources.
A new page has been added to "About the Society". "Bulletin Briefs" will spotlight an excerpt from past Bulletins so that potential members can see the interesting articles included. And for current members, we will provide a sneak preview of an upcoming Bulletin article.
The Halifax County Historical Society announces its 2017 ornament—Century Cotton Mills Tower
Cotton Mills Tower Memorial Bricks
The Society recently announced that their annual ornament was the historic Cotton Mills Tower. They almost sold out in 1 day and if you have not purchased your ornament by now, they are essentially gone. No more will be produced. But you have not lost your chance to remember the iconic landmark.