Through the JCHGT you will explore some of the county's best tourist spots, museums, historical sites, and more as you find caches. Remember to record the code word located on the lid of the caches on your passport.
The passport can be picked up at the Johnston County Visitors Bureau
234 Venture Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577
The JCVB is open M-F 8AM to 5 PM.
Once you have recorded all 50 code words on your passport – return it to the Visitors Bureau for your geocoin.
Museum Hours
Thursday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The museum was started by a group of local families who had pride in their past and a strong volunteer spirit. Having seen the way of life of their parents and grandparents becoming obsolete, these families wanted to preserve this personal and special history of the Eastern North Carolina flue-cured tobacco farm family for future generations. The museum has grown to an internationally recognized and accredited museum and today continues to interpret and present this important rural legacy to the public.
Come visit and step back in time to a turn-of-the-century homestead, including a restored house and detached kitchen, smokehouse, log tobacco barn, and even an outhouse. The 6,000 square foot museum features both permanent and rotating exhibits on farm life, southern medicine, domestic skills, rural social life, and artifacts. Take a trip back in time to a simpler way of life. . .