ROUGH RIDER RECRUITING
Colonel Teddy Roosevelt wants YOU
Enlist in the Rough Riders! Join the Colonel for some free, family fun as he recruits daily at the Ferris Store Lawn. Join the regiment and receive: an enlistment certificate signed by Colonel Roosevelt, a regimental bandana, and a free round of marksmanship at the Badlands Shooting Gallery!
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Free
Joe Ferris General Store
June 13 – August 31
Wednesday – Sunday | 11:00 am
Meet Kurt Skinner
As an ICBM launch officer stationed at Minot AFB, North Dakota in the late 1990s, my unit, the 91st Missile Wing, was preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Colonel Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” victorious capture of San Juan Hill in the 1898 Spanish American War. The 91st MW nickname of “Rough Riders” was in honor of North Dakota’s proud Badlands connection to Theodore Roosevelt (he famously declared that he would “never have became President were it not for his time spent in North Dakota.”) I met Roosevelt’s great-grandson, Tweed Roosevelt, during his visit to our unit that year and I was hooked. I commenced on a study of this great American life that, 20+ years on, has led to a bookshelf full of TR writings and biographies, and a fascination with his “strenuous life” well lived that has continued to inspire me to this day.
A retired military officer-turned high school U.S. history teacher, I’m a life-long student of history. My students would testify to the fact that it’s important for me to “get it right” as regards historical accuracy. Theodore Roosevelt’s presence looms large in my daily routine as I co-host a bi-weekly podcast about Theodore Roosevelt called Talk About Teddy. I’m also researching the stories of Colonel Roosevelt’s bond of veteran brotherhood with his Rough Rider regiment after war, and post articles on the Theodore Roosevelt Center website. In my performances as Theodore Roosevelt, I want to honor and faithfully represent this man that I so admire. My goal in the persona of T.R. is to engage, entertain, and enlighten audiences, and remind us, speaking T.R.’s own words, what has always been great about Teddy Roosevelt’s America! I’m an active member of the Theodore Roosevelt Association and The American Legion Colorado Post 209.
Experience Medora like a Rough Rider
T.R. – The Strenuous Life
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun | 1:30 pm
Historian and performer Kurt Skinner brings Theodore Roosevelt to life.
Point to Point Park
Daily | 9:00am – 8:00pm
Bring the family out to enjoy Manitou the Zipline, Little Bully Pulpit Mini Golf Course, and much more!
Badlands Pizza
11:00am – 11:00pm
Zesty ‘zas and more! The Badlands Pizza Parlor is a great stop with little buckaroos. Or call ahead and pick up a pie to go.
ROUND UP THE GANG
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Groups of 20 or more receive great rates to Theodore and Edith and other Medora favorites! Contact Group Event Services to learn more.
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