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.
Confederate Arms:
Greensboro was a hotbed of activity during the American Civil War. In addition to being a railroad depot, Greensboro was home to a rifle manufacturing company. These rifles were made for the Confederate army and also made available to the public for sale. This cache will take you near the site of the Confederate Arms Factory where these rifles were manufactured. It will also take you to the Greensboro Historical Museum, where you can see a variety of Civil War exhibits.
Stage 1 (N 36° 04.096 W 079° 47.401) - You will find a historical marker titled "Confederate Arms Factory." Read this marker and take note of the year of the patent for the carbine rifle and the approximate number of carbines produced.
Stage 2 – N 36° 04.A W 079° 47.B
A = The year of the patent minus 1331
B = The approximate number of carbines produced minus 96
Stage 2 takes you to the site of a Civil War hospital. It is now a Civil War museum. The Civil War exhibit includes rare weapons, prints and paintings. The cache is available at all times but if you’d like to visit the museum, the hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm and Sunday 2–5 pm. Admission to the museum is free.
Thanks to drmellow for compiling the details for this cache.