The Great Outdoors

Penny Postcards from the April 2009 issue.

We’ve been mulling lately over how to handle the phrase “turn of the century.” The 21st century is simply too new for it, so, by executive decision, we declare that anything described as “turn-of-the-century” still refers to the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. Herewith, some turn-of-the-century depictions of turn-of-the-century people enjoying springtime near the turn of the century.

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Blanche Greene is a past contributor to Virginia Living.
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An Artist’s Journey: The Bay School’s Annual Student Art Show

Bay School Community Arts Center/Art Speaks Gallery
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Shrek the Musical

All Saints Performing Arts Center