"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."

Welcome to Oregon's original Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp!   Located in Oregon's largest and most populous city, Camp #458 was originally Chartered in December of 1903, and re-activated in January of 2003.    Today, SCV Camp #458 mans the frontline in protecting Confederate heritage and preserving Southern traditions in the Pacific-Northwest.    Please explore our site to learn more about the SCV, the Col. Isaac W. Smith Camp, and our Confederate ancestors.

The SCV has proclaimed 2008 the "Year of Davis"!    In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Davis' birth, our Camp is especially privileged to have hosted an all-day Convention on Saturday, April 26, 2008, commemorating the life of this great American.    The event included special guest-speakers from all over the country, educational programs, SCV Camp presentations, period entertainment, and more.    We also had a formal Ball that same evening, and the following day was the dedication and official opening of the new Jefferson Davis Park that we have worked so hard on!    Please take a moment to look at a few photos from the convention and park dedication, as well as other events.

If you are descended from a Confederate soldier, sailor or marine and wish to honour and strengthen these noble American traditions, then join with us in the Sons of Confederate Veterans.    Together we will defend the Confederate soldier's good name, his cause and his symbols, and see that future generations are taught the true history of the South.    For an application to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans, please click here.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans does not condone, allow, or accept racism in any form, nor are we aligned or allied with any hate groups of any kind.    To better understand the purpose and objectives of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Camp 458, please feel free to review our official Camp Constitution and By-Laws here.

In addition to many extra-curricular activities throughout the year, Camp #458 has regular meetings on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM in the Wings of Freedom Hall of The Bomber Restaurant located at 13515 SE McLoughlin in Milwaukie.    There will NOT be a regular monthly meeting in December, instead we will be holding our annual Camp Christmas Party at Powellhurst Baptist Church at SE Powell & SE 112th on that Saturday, December 6th, at 6:00PM.   Feel free to join us, and bring your favorite dish to share as this is a potluck!    Contact us by e-mail here for more information or if you have questions.

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