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Secretariat Heritage Center launched to establish tourism destination

April 18, 2019

The recently announced Secretariat Heritage Center will get off to a running start on May 4.

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The Meadow Event Park to host Secretariat Birthday Celebration

February 21, 2019

The Meadow Event Park, historic Caroline County birthplace of the 1973 Triple Crown champion, will present its annual Secretariat Birthday Celebration on March 30. The festivities will include a 50th-birthday tribute to stablemate Riva Ridge. The 1972 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner was known as the “horse that saved Meadow Farm.”

Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

New State Fair exhibit will honor Secretariat owner

September 13, 2018

A new exhibit paying tribute to Penny Chenery, owner of Triple Crown champion Secretariat, will debut at the State Fair of Virginia. The exhibit, which will honor her legacy at the birthplace of Secretariat, will serve as the highlight of the Meadow Hall tours during the fair.

Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

Secretariat bloodline fueled new Triple Crown winner

June 14, 2018

On June 9, a strapping chestnut colt named Justify sprang out of the starting gate in the Belmont Stakes and did not relinquish his lead, becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner in the competition’s 99-year history.

News, Programs, Secretariat

Secretariat exhibit now running at main street station

May 3, 2018

Just in time for the May 5 Kentucky Derby, The Meadow Event Park has installed an exhibit called “Salute to Secretariat—Virginia’s Triple Crown Legend” in the Main Street Station gallery.

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Derby Day at the Meadow celebrates Secretariat

April 23, 2018

The first Derby Day at the Meadow promises much more than mint juleps.

Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

Insider information draws visitors to Secretariat tours

January 3, 2018

“Awwwwwww,” 22 tour participants collectively exhaled after learning that Christopher Chenery never got to see Secretariat win the Triple Crown.

Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

New licensing agreement will enhance experiences at Secretariat’s birthplace

August 10, 2017

The Meadow Event Park is now an officially licensed affiliate of Secretariat.com, which oversees the development and management of Secretariat-related enterprises for the Chenery family.

Meadow Event Park, News, Programs, Secretariat

Derby contenders have no shortage of Secretariat bloodlines

April 20, 2017

The Kentucky Derby has been called the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports. In 1973 Virginia-born Secretariat made it the most exciting 1 minute and 59 and two-fifths seconds.

Meadow Event Park, News, Programs, Secretariat

Celebrate Secretariat’s legacy at the Virginia Horse Festival and year-round

February 23, 2017

If you’re a fan of legendary Thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat, you’ll want to celebrate his birthday at his birthplace, The Meadow, with members of the Secretariat racing team.

Animals and Livestock, Equine, News, Programs, Secretariat

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