Pony Swim on Chincoteague- right around the corner
Pony Swim on Chincoteague Island- right around the corner
Most of the year, Chincoteague Island is a relatively quiet place. The majority of visitors to this resort island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia enjoy laid back activities such as boating, fishing, crabbing, enjoying the beautiful beach on Assateague Island and of course shopping at the various and sundry gift shops, bookstores, boutiques, art galleries and the like.
The last week of July brings out an entirely different side of this fascinating place. This is when Chincoteague pays tribute to the legacy of Misty the spotted gold and white pony that has become Chincoteague’s icon.
Misty is the star of the children’s literary masterpiece from the pen of Marguerite Henri. Ms. Henri’s classic masterpiece, written in 1947 changed the worlds perception of Chincoteague Island forever. The Chincoteague Pony Swim which initially and for more than a decade after it’s creation was pretty much a local happening. A highly anticipated celebration for Chincoteaguers’ and a small group of outsiders. All that changed after the release of Misty of Chincoteague.
To this day Ms. Henris’s book still manages to fly off the shelves of bookstores everywhere and entertain legions of eager young readers of every stripe.
Similarly, the Chincoteague Pony Swim still attracts up to 50,000 eager spectators annually. Every family should attend this amazing spectacle at least once. The experience is unforgettable and will forge a memory that every family will treasure forever.
The Chincoteague Insider is proud to announce a new feature at http://www.chincoteagueoutlook.com
Introducing the new Local Books Blog by Jane Richstein co-owner of Sundial Books and a good friend of The Chincoteague Insider. Read Ms. Richstein’s review of the seminal literary work, Misty of Chincoteague as it’s the subject of her Premier Blog entry. Be sure to read it at http://www.chincoteagueoutlook.com and while you’re there, read Jon Richstein’s Music Blog as well. Both will contribute weekly Blogs and we are thrilled to have them onboard.
When in Chincoteague, pay a visit to Jan and Jon at Sundial Books and get to know two hardworking and very knowledgable Chincoteague Main Street Merchants.
Until later...
Most of the year, Chincoteague Island is a relatively quiet place. The majority of visitors to this resort island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia enjoy laid back activities such as boating, fishing, crabbing, enjoying the beautiful beach on Assateague Island and of course shopping at the various and sundry gift shops, bookstores, boutiques, art galleries and the like.
The last week of July brings out an entirely different side of this fascinating place. This is when Chincoteague pays tribute to the legacy of Misty the spotted gold and white pony that has become Chincoteague’s icon.
Misty is the star of the children’s literary masterpiece from the pen of Marguerite Henri. Ms. Henri’s classic masterpiece, written in 1947 changed the worlds perception of Chincoteague Island forever. The Chincoteague Pony Swim which initially and for more than a decade after it’s creation was pretty much a local happening. A highly anticipated celebration for Chincoteaguers’ and a small group of outsiders. All that changed after the release of Misty of Chincoteague.
To this day Ms. Henris’s book still manages to fly off the shelves of bookstores everywhere and entertain legions of eager young readers of every stripe.
Similarly, the Chincoteague Pony Swim still attracts up to 50,000 eager spectators annually. Every family should attend this amazing spectacle at least once. The experience is unforgettable and will forge a memory that every family will treasure forever.
The Chincoteague Insider is proud to announce a new feature at http://www.chincoteagueoutlook.com
Introducing the new Local Books Blog by Jane Richstein co-owner of Sundial Books and a good friend of The Chincoteague Insider. Read Ms. Richstein’s review of the seminal literary work, Misty of Chincoteague as it’s the subject of her Premier Blog entry. Be sure to read it at http://www.chincoteagueoutlook.com and while you’re there, read Jon Richstein’s Music Blog as well. Both will contribute weekly Blogs and we are thrilled to have them onboard.
When in Chincoteague, pay a visit to Jan and Jon at Sundial Books and get to know two hardworking and very knowledgable Chincoteague Main Street Merchants.
Until later...
Labels: Chincoteague, Chincoteague Island, Chincoteague Pony Swim, Chincoteague Vacations, Misty of Chincoteague
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