Found
Sentimental
Found postcards in Winchester
Old Town Winchester
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
On a chilly morning at 11:20 AM, I found a small stack of postcards tucked under a bench outside Old Town Winchester, near the Old Courthouse. The cards are dated and depict Shenandoah Valley scenes; the handwriting on the back hints at a few memories, maybe a traveler’s notes. I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping the owner will recognize the places and the handwriting. If these belong to you, I hope you’ll see this listing and claim them; they look like they’ve traveled with someone’s stories.
Approximate found location
Old Town Winchester
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