Jul 04, 2026
MEDORA The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened to the public Saturday morning, bringing thousands of visitors to Medora.People traveled to the grand opening from all over the country, which took place on the countrys 250th anniversary.Watch the report below: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the publicThe energy here, the beautiful skiespeople from all over the state and nation being herewhat a treasure for our state, said Bismarck resident Greg Vetter.Related: First look: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to open for Americas 250th AnniversaryTeddy Roosevelt has always been a pretty significant interest for our family, because our family, even since I was little, has been interested in conservation, said Sonya Rynas, a visitor from Virginia, who attended with family members from New Mexico and Tennessee. Bishop Austin Vetter traveled from Helena to give an invocation over the library opening.I was invited because Im the first native-born North Dakotan to become a Roman Catholic bishop, said Vetter, bishop of the Diocese of Helena. In Montana, we have such a love for the outdoors, and we have that in common with Theodore Roosevelt. President Trump visited the library Wednesday.The library is 96,000 square feet and sits on a 93-acre campus near Theodore Roosevelt National Park.It features interactive exhibits and artifacts showcasing Roosevelts life, such as a room depicting his Elkhorn Ranch and his famous journal entry from 1884 saying, "The light has gone out of my life, following the deaths of his wife and mother.I am confident that TR would have loved it, said North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong in his grand opening speech.Medora is celebrating the grand opening and Independence Day with a drone show over the library Saturday night. ...read more read less
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