 The Race to the Dan,The Retreat That Rescued the American Revolution, by Larry G. Aaron. Published May 2007. "The Crossing of the Dan was as significant to the southern campaigns as Washington's crossing of the Delaware. In fact, Greene's crossing of the Dan led more quickly to long-term victories than those at Trenton and Princeton. Greene's crossing led to Guilford Courthouse and, six months later, to Yorktown . . ." - Dr. Lawrence E. Babits, George Washington Distinguished Professor of History, East Carolina University, North Carolina Proceeds for this publication have been donated by the author to the creation and upkeep of the Crossing of the Dan Exhibit to be housed in The Prizery at South Boston, Virginia. Price: $18, includes $3 shipping  History of Halifax,by Pocahontas Wight Edmunds This two volme set is a republication of the original written nearly 30 years ago. There are nearly 1000 pages of family and home histories, organizations, ferries, bridges, old mills, churches, deeds, and towns. The author recorded about all there was to know about Halifax County at the time of its original publication. This new edition has a 60 page newly edited index. Price: $46, includes $6 shipping The Halifax County Historical Society announces the future publication of . . . An Architectural History of Halifax County, Virginia 
Halifax County, formed in 1752 from Lunenburg contains a remarkable history rich in architecture and in tradition. From the Staunton River on the north to the North Carolina line on the south, Halifax County has much to offer its community. Its tobacco heritage includes the first seven National Tobacco Festivals from 1935 through 1941 and the county was once the largest tobacco market in Virginia. Textile mills, churches, and schools helped to shape the area. Several historic districts are now a part of the county with others seeking the same recognition. Small communities sprang up. Some have disappeared but others still play a major role in the county and its history.
The hardbound book will contain: • Approximately 500 pages with illustrations. • An overview of the county's history and architectural development, with a discussion of building forms, traditions, and styles. • An overview of each town's history and architectural development. • Brief histories of past and current communities. • Descriptions and photographs of about 350 important buildings surveyed, including houses, outbuildings, schools, churches, commercial buildings, and bridges. • Guidelines for preserving historic properties. • End notes, bibliography, index, appendix, and glossary with illustrations. The Halifax County Historical Society is working to fund, complete, and publish an architectural history of the county. The book's anticipated publication date is early 2007. The Society's goal is to showcase the significance and diversity of the county's history through its architecture. Tax-deductible contributions to the publication will be recognized in the front of the book; memorials are encouraged. Categories are benefactor, patron, sponsor, and contributor. Deadline for inclusion in the book is April 2006. In order to make a contribution, please send a check made out to the Halifax County Historical Society, and send with the form below. Halifax County Historical Society P. 0. Box 601 South Boston, Virginia 24592 I/We would like to make a tax-deductible contribution. *Benefactor: $1,000 and above *Patron: $500-$999 *Sponsor: $250-$299 Contributor: $100-$249 Check enclosed for $ __________ *includes complimentary copy Name ____________________________ Address ____________________________ City ____________________________ State _____ - Zip __________ Telephone ____________________________ For in honor or in memory, please state the name of the person. 
The F Company Men of World War II Halifax County men who served in Company F totaled 94 and involved in D-Day. These are their stories as told by a member of the company. Nine were killed in action, 2 in military accidents and 28 were wounded in action. 8 1/2" X 11"; comb-bound; 205 pages. Price: $35.00 Yesterday - Gone Forever 
This is a collection of articles pertaining to history involving Halifax County, V Virginia. It has something for everyone. There is a separate section of the History of the court houses, Berry Hill Plantation and the Bruce Family, churches, schools, free blacks and slaves, Revolutionary War and Civil War pensions and depositions, and over 35 families from the area. (contained over 100 photos and maps, with 20 pages of indexing. By Faye Royster Tuck.
Price: $40.00
A Tribute to Black History in Halifax County by Barbara Bass, soft bound, 32 pages, $4.00 Black History in Virginia, soft bound by Barbara Bass, 37 pages, $4.00 Retreat to the Dan by W. Carroll Headspeth and Sturgeon Compton, $9.00 The Halifax County Historical Society - Bulletins, $3.00 each. See Bulletin articles here. |
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