Request Research

The Society is now open to assist members and the public with requests for genealogical and/or other historical research. This information is available at the Chaffin House, located at 110 Mountain Road, Halifax. The Chaffin House is open on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and at other times by appointment. Please email Halifax County Historical Society President, Ralph N. Alderson, at hchsvirginia@comcast.net or call 434-770-4333 for more information. Also, research information can be found in the Genealogy Room at the South Boston/ Halifax County Museum of Art and History (434-572-9200), the History Room of the Halifax County Public Library (434-476-3357) and at the South Boston Public Library (434-575-4228). Please call the respective numbers to see when these organizations are open and check out other sources found in the Reference Links below.

The Prizery
The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center
L. E. Coleman African-American Museum
Historic Sites
Historic Markers
About Halifax County
Southern Virginia Route 58
Travel Southern Virginia
Virginia Historical Society
Pittsylvania Historical Society
Person Historical Society
Campbell County Historical Society
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
National Register of Historical Places - Virginia
National Register of Historic Places Virginia Landmarks Register
Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
The Preservation Alliance of Virginia