CTM: Hampton Preston Mansion Multi-Cache

Hours of Operation:
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm

This cache is only available during these hours.

Historical Information:

Built 1818 by Ainsley Hall the house was first owned by legendary fighter of the American Revolution Wade Hampton. His grandson Wade Hampton II was a Civil War general and state governor. When the Union Troops invaded General J.A. Logan made this his headquarters. Logan was prepared to burn the house upon his departure, but the Sisters of the Ursaline Convent asked Sherman to allow them to move into the house since their convent had been burned—a request he granted.

Cache Information:

At the posted coordinates you will find a sign with information all about the significance that this historic mansion played in the burning of Columbia. Use the information on this sign to solve for the next stage:

A = What was the first year this was the College for Women? Use the last digit as A
B = What was the first year was it used as Chicora College? Use the last digit as B
C = What decade did Governor Moses live here? Use this as C
D = What year was this sign erected? Use the first digit as D
E = What was the first year this was used as Ursaline Convent? Use the last digit as E
F = What year was this the headquarters for Union General J.A. Logan? Use the second digit as F

Proceed to 0A.BCB 0D.EEF

From here it should be a short walk to the final. You are looking for a 30mm ammo can. Please be respectful of the property when retrieving the cache. Also, please use stealth if you are here on a busy day, as there could be many tourists. Take the time to enjoy the beautiful gardens on the grounds while you're here as well!

Permission granted by: Historic Columbia Foundation