Our Story

Harold Schafer created the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation in 1985 with the intention to carry out his ideas, inspirations, and legacy in Medora. It's our vision to connect people to historic Medora for positive, life-changing experiences. We preserve the experience of the Badlands, the historic character of Medora and the values and heritage of Theodore Roosevelt and Harold Schafer. We present opportunities for our guests to be educated and inspired through interpretive programs, museums and attractions that focus on the Old West, our patriotic heritage, and the life of Theodore Roosevelt in the Badlands. Finally, we serve the traveling public, providing for their comfort while visiting historic Medora, the Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.