GC1486T History Detectives - JuniorA Bicentennial (Unknown Cache) in Pennsylvania, United States created by lost2x

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GC1486T ▼

A cache by lost2x Message this owner

Hidden : 7/9/2007

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

First part of the History Detectives Series

This cache is the first of five caches in the History Detectives series. The first three in the series can be done indepedent of the last two. Information from this cache will help in finding the fourth (Presidential Estate) which is needed to find the fifth (Professional).

History Detectives - JuniorA Bicentennial

History Detectives - JuniorB Barrel Makers

History Detectives - JuniorC Meeting House

History Detectives - Senior - Presidential Estate

History Detectives - Professional

For this part, make sure to bring a few quarters for the parking meter or else park a few blocks away in the free parking area. Before arriving check here to make sure your first research location is open when you want to begin your historical treasure hunt.

The actual cache is found at:
NORTH AB CD.EFG
WEST HG GK.AAN

The letters above correspond to the answers to the following questions. All the answers can be found in archived Reading Eagle Newspapers which can be accessed at the coordinates listed above.

1. Sun. March 2, 1952 (page 40) Between June 9, CE8B and September 1F, 182G, the Berks County Record of Slaves contains the names of 138 slaves owned by AX slave owners.
2. Sun. March 2, 1952 (page 40) Berks County's first visiting nurse came to this country in XXXD
3. Sun. March 9, 1952 (page 40) "Posterity will not forget his services." Quote spoken by _______________ over the grave of _______________ who died July 13, XHXX
4. Sun. March 16, 1952 (page 48) XX of XK schools in Berks rejected the New Schools Act.
5. Same page... In the caption, Reading HS is listed as having NX rooms.

When you've completed your research, please be kind and rewind! Don't forget to return your research material to the appropriate location.
The cache is located along a trail. The container is large enough for small trading items. Make sure to get part of the coordinates for History Detective - Presidential Estate on the lid of the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

haqre ebpx

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)