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5 HISTORY Tickets and info at M EDOR A .COM Harold Schafer Heritage Center Harold Schafer was largely responsible for the reviving of Medora. He was fascinated by Medora and its history and purchased the Rough Riders Hotel and Ferris Store in 1962. That was just the beginning of his efforts. Discover the legacy of Harold Schafer, business man, philanthropist and founder of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. His life and commitment to Medora are displayed in museum exhibits that include the original Mr. Bubble Car, Harold's hand-carved medieval desk and his rare 1929 Roosevelt sedan. The museum celebrates the life of North Dakota's own, Harold Schafer! FREE! 10am to 5pm MDT June 3 through September 10 MAP #44 ND Cowboy Hall of Fame There's nothing more romantic than the cowboy and the Old West. Explore the history of Native Americans, ranching, rodeo and the western lifestyle of the northern plains horse culture in this 15,000-square-foot interpretive center, Hall of Honorees, theater, gift shop, and 5,000-square-foot open-air patio. 9am to 6pm MDT 7 days a week, April 30 through Labor Day 10am to 4pm MDT Tuesday through Sunday, Labor Day through Cowboy Christmas Open by appointment, January through April Adult $9, Senior $7, Student $6, Under 7 FREE, Family Passes Available MAP #75 Von Hoffman House The recently restored Von Hoffman House was built by Medora Vallambrosa's parents, the Baron and Mrs. Von Hoffman, and includes original furniture and period furnishings. See how the aristocracy of the 1880s would've lived! There is also a gallery display of correspondence between the Ferris Family and Theodore Roosevelt himself! FREE! Noon to 5pm MDT June 3 through September 10 MAP #36 Billings County Courthouse Museum The museum features a restored pioneer days courtroom and jail, a collection of military and western firearms and frontier farm and ranch memorabilia. 9am to 5pm MDT May 15 through September 15 Hours vary September 16 through May 14. Please call. Adult $3, Senior $2, Student $1 MAP #31 Chimney Park & Picnic Area Situated on the western edge of Medora, this park area once contained the Marquis de Mores' beef-packing plant that burned down in 1907, leaving only partial foundations and the chimney we see today. See more about the Marquis in the "History of Medora" section. MAP #81 Footsteps into Medora's Past Take a stroll through Medora's past in this Guided Historic Walking Tour. Stories of early Medora and recountings of some of the most colorful characters of the town's past mark this 50-minute tour. Daily at 2pm MDT June 3 through September 2 Departs from the Von Hoffman House Adult $5, Student $2, Preschool FREE 36 MAP #