Thinking Outside the Box
An Insight Into the Ponies of Chincoteague
Following several disastrous fires in the little town of
Chincoteague in 1925, the townspeople realized that relying
on fire services to arrive from the Virginia mainland could
not continue as their only source of protection.

Having approved the formation of a local volunteer fire
house, the question of funding arose.
Heather will take you through the formation of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Service and the
role played by the ragged little band of wild ponies, made famous by that lovable children's
book, Misty of Chincoteague, written by Marguerite Henry.

This speech is full of informative information and is brings to light the way the needs of a
growing society can be supported by and can, in turn support a conservation effort