I’m a 24-year-old who lives in Medora, North Dakota
I'm a 24-year-old who lives in Medora, North Dakota, which has a population of fewer than 150 people. We don't have a grocery store in town but we do have the northern lights.
Preserve and improve Medora
At the Medora Foundation, we are charged with preserving the experiences here for our children, and our children’s children.
the next 100 years
Our future is brighter than ever, thanks to a growing stable of endowments that serve our people, our places, and our guests.
strength in numbers
Rough Riders and Business Members of TRMF are truly the everyday supporters who make our mission in Medora possible.
Dreams and Dreamers
ABOUT TRMF
For over 50 years, we’ve believed Medora is a special place. It’s our mission to preserve this place for generations and to connect people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences.
1965
FIRST YEAR OF MEDORA MUSICAL600
VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR20
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN SEASONAL WORKFORCE
900
ANNUAL MEMBERS OF TRMF
Staying True
History, Education, and Entertainment
“My obligation today is to see that Medora’s greatness can be carried on after my lifetime, that its future can be even better than the past.”
— HAROLD SCHAFER, Founder, 1988
ALWAYS IMPROVING
FORWARD-LOOKING PROJECTS
Here are some of the endeavors we’re actively pursuing to make Medora an even greater experience for every person who visits.
Event Barn: Celebrating Life’s Milestones in Medora
Western Heritage: Preserving the Spirit of the West
Recent Favorites
videos
From horses to pizza slices, zipline rides to steaks, here’s how much fun we had in Medora this year, by the numbers!
Medora WISH is a growing program that helps make the Medora Musical more affordable for familes. See it in action!
Dozens of volunteers came together to breathe new life into the Medora Children’s Park. Here’s their story!
Contact us
Have a question? Looking to help?
Contact our Development Team at 701.223.4800—or drop us a line here and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!