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Welcome to the official website for the Colorado Division, Sons of
Confederate Veterans, a Southern heritage organization devoted to preserving
the memory and deeds of our Southern fathers who fought in the War for
Southern Independence.
The Colorado Division of the SCV is the State Headquarters for the Sons of
Confederate Veterans and all camps within the state report to the Colorado
Division’s Headquarters Command. It was granted Provisional Division status
in June 8, 1998 and full Divisional status on September 22, 2000.
There are currently five SCV Camps in the State of Colorado with over 70
members and one cadet. Active camps include Jefferson Davis Camp 175 in
Colorado Springs, Sterling Price Camp 636 in Denver, Joseph Oliver Russell
Camp 1492 in Denver, Abram Fulkerson Camp 2104 in Greeley, and the Gov.
Charles S. Thomas Camp 2126 in Grand Junction. Colorado Division Mission Statement:
To honor the "Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans" by providing
Leadership, Direction, and Assistance to Colorado State Camps, serving as a
liaison with The Army of the Trans-Mississippi and International
Headquarters, and participating in Historical and Educational Programs.
"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of
the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of
the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the
emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he
loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and
which you also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true
history of the South is presented to future generations."
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906.
SCV Projects and
Activities
• Confederate Veteran grave identification and headstone
restoration
• Establishment of Confederate Monuments
• Participate in re-enactments, parades, and provide civic support to
community
• Classroom education
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