This year’s Pony Swim will mark the 100th anniversary of ponies crossing the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island.
As the Chincoteague Pony Swim celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer, town officials have announced updated security measures following online threats mentioned by the mayor.
Before houses, shops and attractions lined Main Street on Chincoteague Island, there once stood an ice cream shop, a hotel, a post office and a factory. Just over 100 years ago, the island was filled with dirt roads and wood and brick buildings, according to assistant director of the Museum of Chincoteague Island Cindy Faith. “It looks sort of like any movie set that you would have seen out west depicting the turn of the century,” Faith said.
Chincoteague ponies prepped for historic 100th swim as crowds gather for annual tradition.
With the town of Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim fast approaching on July 30, this year’s event will mark the 100th anniversary of ponies crossing the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island.
Ponies, peaches and rock and roll... If you think your weekend plans are set, think again.
The centennial Chincoteague Pony Swim is taking place on July 30, but a whole week of events precedes the swim.
Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season on Delmarva and this year, some major events are celebrating milestone anniversaries.
As the Chincoteague Pony Swim celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer, town officials have announced updated security measures following online threats mentioned by the mayor.
While the swim didn't kick off until around 12:30 p.m., some people arrived as early as 5 a.m. to get a great spot to catch the action.