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Honoring the Legacy of Misty of Chincoteague

Chincoteague Pony Centre, 6417 Carriage Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336
  • Date: 1/9/2026
  • Starts: 3:00 PM
  • Ends: 5:30 PM

Start the 2026 Year of the Horse with Us 🐴✨

Join us Friday, January 9th at the Chincoteague Pony Centre as we honor the legacy of Misty of Chincoteague and Marguerite Henry during a special evening of stories, heritage, and hands-on tradition.

📖 Susan Friedland, author of Marguerite, Misty and Me, shares behind-the-scenes stories of Marguerite Henry and the book that captured hearts worldwide.

🐎 Amanda Geci of MistysHeaven.com and Rebekah Hart of the International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry will highlight pony preservation, the ICPAR registry, and the DNA program shaping the future of the Chincoteague Pony.

✨ Plus enjoy hands-on heritage experiences:

• Fiber spinning demonstration

• Felting class

• Beekeeping education & information on ordering spring nucs

A cozy, meaningful way to begin the year — celebrating horses, heritage, and the skills that connect us to the past.

3 pm Meet and Mingle

3:30 Susan & Amanda talk Marguerite & Misty Mania

4:30 Chincoteague Registry & Pony DNA - Q & A.

Fiber Spinning demonstration with Angora rabbit fur done onsite, as well as sheep wool and Alpaca fibers.

Felting class tbd on times and interest.