The longest undefeloped beach on the east coast, Assateague is beloved by beachgoers and wildlife enthusiasts. This little island has a rich history including wildlife, Native American hunting, then a lighthouse, small village and Life Saving Station.

Boom towns like Greenbackville and Franklin City on Virginia's remote Chincoteague Bay attracted many in the early 1900s. Most settled for simple, rural lifestyles. The stories of this vanishing way of life are told here, with their insights and emotions.