Misty of Chincoteague

After visiting Chincoteague in the 1940s, author and horse lover Marguerite Henry wrote the now-famous book, Misty of Chincoteague. Published in 1947, it tells the story of siblings Paul and Maureen Beebe and their adventures in raising a wild Assateague Island-born palomino pinto filly named Misty. The story is based on actual events.

Two more books followed: Stormy, Misty’s Foal, and Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague. Still a beloved character on the island, you can see Misty’s hoof prints in the sidewalk outside of the Island Theatre on Main Street.