Our Mission

To acquire, restore and preserve historic sites and shrines in Halifax, North Carolina.

To acquire, restore and preserve any and all objects of historic value and to operate and maintain museums to house such objects.

To restore and preserve the Town of Halifax as a community-size museum reflecting Revolutionary times in North Carolina, and to publicize and educate the public on the historical significance of Halifax.

Our History

The Historical Halifax Restoration Association was established in 1954. Local residents and history enthusiasts, Nannie and Emily Gary, had become involved in trying to save and restore the town's quickly vanishing historic buildings. They were able to persuade well-known North Carolina agricultural broadcaster Ray Wilkinson to become involved in the project.  Ray listened to their stories and took immediate interest. Over the next 50 years, Ray served as Chairman of the Association, overseeing many important restoration projects and presiding over annual Halifax Day events, ceremonies, and annual meetings. Property acquired by the Association was deeded to the State of North Carolina to begin the formation of Historic Halifax State Historic Site in 1965. The Historical Halifax Restoration Association continues to actively preserve, restore and promote Historic Halifax. Among recent projects, the Association relocated and restored the Bradford Denton house, including a functional kitchen and blacksmith shop.

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Historical Halifax Restoration Association Bylaws

The Bylaws of the Historical Halifax Restoration Association, Inc. establish the foundation for our operations, guiding our mission to acquire, restore, and preserve historic sites and artifacts in Halifax, North Carolina. These governing rules define our membership structure, board composition, officer responsibilities, committee roles, and financial stewardship. They also outline procedures for meetings, elections, and decision-making to ensure transparency and accountability. Last revised and adopted by membership on February 20, 2022, these bylaws help preserve not only our history—but the integrity of how we serve it.

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Board Members

  • H. Lawrence Armstrong, Jr.

    Chair

  • Jeff Dickens

    Vice-Chair

  • Julia Allsbrook

    Recording Secretary

  • Glenn Dickens

    Corresponding Secretary
Robert Anthony
Linda Brewer
Velma Brown
Sandra Bryant
Bonnie Caudle
Dorothy Coburn
Augusta Daniel
Geneva Etheridge
Julia Ann Fitts
Undine Garner
Richard Hunter
Alice Irby
Matt Johnston
Kenneth Odom, Jr.
Larry Perkins
Sarah Gayle Randolph
Ann Boyd Smith
Wanda Sykes
Mary Tillery
Joyce Tillery
Kathy White
Glenn Patterson Wilson