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DGT Smyrna Opera / The Barracks Multi-cache

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Hidden : 9/30/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache will take you to the Smyrna Opera House and the Smyrna Museum (The Barracks) in Smyrna. The Opera House is opened Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and some weekends. The Smyrna museum is opened Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00am - 1:00pm. The cache is available day or night. Parking is in rear.


This cache requires solving a puzzle to find the actual cache. You will need to read the historic marker at the posted coordinates and answer two questions. The answers will replace the letters in the final coordinates listed below.

AB = First two digits of the year Frederick Douglass spoke at this location
C = Last digit of the year the Opera House was formally reopened.

The coordinates for the final cache are:

N 39° AB.022
W 75° 36.C72

The final will be about 400 feet away.

The Delaware Geocaching Trail will take you on an adventurous journey throughout the great State of Delaware. Our trail will excite you with all of the historical and cultural treasures hidden in Delaware’s three counties. As you proceed on your venture, you will witness the beautiful estates, gardens and sanctuaries that envelope this great state. You will admire the early 1800s architecture of the churches and homes in New Castle County. You will learn about the early Indian tribes that settled along the rivers and bays in Sussex County. While exploring Kent County, you will also be in touch with the defenders of our State and country.

Enjoy your quest!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

F1: Oyqt. cyndhr Svany: cbepu fgrcf

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)