Chincoteague, Virginia - Misty, Chick Lit Hero Horse

Chincoteague, Virginia - Misty, Chick Lit Hero Horse

Former wild pony and star of a uthor Marguerite Henry's "Misty of Chincoteague" is now stuffed for your viewing pleasure. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

Chincoteague, Virginia - Misty of Chincoteague

For the man on your site who said he could not find Misty for 10 days, the rustic attraction is only open certain months. Now during Vacation Time for children.

Having lived in Northern Virginia all my life, I am glad this man found Chincoteague boring. He missed the whole point. I love this rustic island, that is getting a bit touristy in the summer. The wildlife National Park protects it from having hotels on the beach.

And yes, the ponies still swim ashore for the event every July. I loved the book and I love the island. It is not Disney World or Ocean City; it is best for families who have read the book, and like a more nature-type of vacation. [Bethlovestravel, 07/13/2008]

Chincoteague, Virginia - Misty - Annual Pony Swim

As a follow up to Misty of Chincoteague, there is a new book called The Hidden Galleon which gives a complete history of the wild horses and the Spanish Galleon which wrecked at Assateague in 1750, which legend says is the origin of the wild horses today.

Annual Pony Swim at Pony Swim Lane, Chincoteague, last Wednesday of July every year. Nearly 50,000 attend every year. [John Amrhein, 12/17/2007]

Chincoteague, Virginia - Misty and Stormy of Chincoteague

You can see the preserved (stuffed) Misty and Stormy of Chincoteague (subjects of books by Marguerite Henry) at Beebe Ranch on Chincoteague Island.

Misty died on October 16, 1972 at age 26. She was stuffed and put on display at the Chincoteague Miniature Pony Farm. After Stormy's death in 1993, she was also stuffed and put on display. The Miniature Pony Farm closed in 1996 and now both ponies are in the possession of Billy King Beebe, first cousin to Paul and Maureen. Both Horses are displayed in the same house (small museum now) in which Misty stayed at during the storm of 1962. You can see enlarged photographs, old branding irons used by "Grandpa Beebe",lots of memorabillia, and get a complete history of Misty. [Tiffany West, 05/19/2001]

Chincoteague, Virginia - Stuffed Misty the Horse

Spent 10 days on Chincoteague Island in October. I scoured the island looking for the stuffed Misty the Horse. The 'museum' who used to have her sold her back to the original owners, who trot her out during the Pony Festival days. Rumor has it you can see her then but only for a hefty price.

Also, the Uniroyal gal is no longer at the miniature golf. Where she went to is unknown. The few locals I asked hadn't seen her for quite a while.

For a truly stunning level of boredom you could always visit the Oyster Museum. Lots of pictures of people diggin oysters out of the mud.

Pretty grim news...However, there is a guy named Captain Bill who has an antique/junk/flotsam shop at the south end of the island. I am told he collects bricks which have the name of the factory (or city) where they were made embossed on them. Bring him a brick and you are friends for life. [Clayton Moraga, 02/27/2000]