Teddy Con – Theodore Roosevelt Association’s 107th Annual Meeting

Get ready for history in the making! This October, the Theodore Roosevelt Association’s 107th Annual Meeting will team up with the Theodore Roosevelt Center’s 21st Annual Symposium for an unforgettable event — the first-ever Theodore Roosevelt Convention (#TeddyCon)! Hosted at the brand-new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota on October 9-11, 2026, #TeddyCon will capture the spirit of our theme, “Looking Back, Moving Forward.” More than 300 attendees— historians, educators, public officials, conservationists, and enthusiasts — will come together to celebrate the past and shape the future.

Registration

Reserve your place at #TeddyCon—an unforgettable gathering of historians, scholars, and enthusiasts. Explore flexible registration options all designed to deliver exceptional value and easy access to this landmark event.

• Adult Admission: $350 (Full Access to Sessions, Tours, Meals, Exhibit Hall, and Receptions)
• Student/Youth Admission: $200 (same benefits, perfect for emerging TR enthusiasts)

Register At Theodoreroosevelt.org/teddycon ➜

Program

Friday, October 9, 2026

• 9:00am – 10:30amRegistration @ Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
• 10:30am – 11:00amOpening Ceremony
• 11:00am – 12:30pmAuthors Panel
  
  Moderator: Craig Blumenschein

  Panelists:  Dr. Stacy A. Cordery,  Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Dr. Kathleen Dalton

• 12:30pm – 1:30pmLunch
• 1:30pm – 5:30pmExhibit Hall; Optional Tours/Self-Guided Activities: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Theodore Roosevelt National Park Tours, plus self-guided activities at Elkhorn Ranch, Chateau de Mores, Maah Daah Hey Trail.
• 5:30pm-6:45pm:Keynote: John Avlon with Dr. Michael Cullinane
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Cocktail Reception & Culinary Stations
• 8:00pm – 8:15pmBreak
• 8:15pm – 9:30pm:White House Princess Musical Showcase

Saturday, October 10, 2026

• 10:00am – 10:30amState of the Field with Dr. Michael Cullinane
• 10:30am – 11amTR Trivia hosted by Joe Wiegand
• 11:00am – 12:30pmThe Badlands: Past, Present, and Future Panel
  Moderator: Joe Wiegand
  Panelists: Duane Jundt, Rolf Sletten, Douglas W. Ellison
• 12:30pm – 1:30pmLunch
  
• 1:30pm – 5:30pmExhibit Hall; Optional Tours/Self-Guided Activities: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Theodore Roosevelt National Park Tours, plus self-guided activities at Elkhorn Ranch, Chateau de Mores, Maah Daah Hey Trail, St. Mary’s Church (Mass at 4:00pm)
  
• 2:00pm – 3:00pmTRA Board Meeting
• 5:30pm – 6:45pm:Keynote: Karl Rove with Talmage Boston
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm:Cocktail Reception & Culinary Stations     
• 8:00pm – 8:30pm:Awards Presentation
• 8:30pm – 9:00pm:Mason Via, Live Musical Performance

Sunday, October 11, 2026

• 9:00am – 10:30amLive “Talk About Teddy Podcast” Session with Kurt Skinner and Larry Marple
• 10:30am – 2:00pmExhibit Hall

*More Information and Speakers Coming Soon!