Thirty caches are located in five different regions throughout NC. Instructions for sending the documentation are in the passport. Once all five regions are completed, you have earned a special NC Civil War trackable geocoin. Mail the passport to the address inside the passport – then your passport will be returned with your unique coin.
All of the containers are the same - camouflaged 6 inch PVC tubes - the code word you need for your passport is inside the container on a laminated card and also taped on the container that holds the log sheet. Date your logbook and add your code word in the numbered area for the cache. As the containers may become over tightened, carry a TOTT to ease the opening process.
Passports will be available at the event, some Civil War Museums in NC, and via mail if you send me you address or you can download your passport here.
Old Salem:
The posted coordinates will take you to a well-known symbol of Old Salem. This symbol was made by a local craftsman to advertise his store as well as showcase his skill. This advertising method was quite a success, but not everyone in Old Salem appreciated its presence. Luckily, as time has passed, the “nuisance” has become a source of civic pride in Salem. Local lore states that a Union soldier hid inside it to avoid capture during the Civil War, and also that the people of Salem hid town treasures from the Confederate soldiers in it.
When you get to the posted coordinates, look for the plaque and find the year that the item was built.
A = First Digit x 7
B = Second Digit
C = Third Digit
D = Fourth Digit + 1
The final coordinates are:
N 36 05.0BD
W 80 14.6CA