The Project

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will show what we can learn from, not about, our 26th President. These are our values:

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Dare Greatly

Think boldly

Think boldly

live Passionately

live Passionately

Care deeply

Care deeply

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The Design

The design process for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is informed by Roosevelt’s personal reflections on the landscape, his interest in environmental stewardship, and periods of quiet introspection and civic engagement in his life.

Sustainability

Sustainability

The Library’s design will reflect and expand upon those values, setting an ambitious new standard for environmental conservation and sustainability leadership. 

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Native Plant Project

TRPL is sponsoring a notable Native Plant Project in partnership with Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) to help restore indigenous plants to the Library’s extensive outdoor spaces.

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Featured News

TR has been making headlines even to this day. See what people are saying about him and the organization.

Construction Updates
Construction Updates

Building construction began in the summer of 2023.    Follow our blog and see the progress we’re making in Medora.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

A Letter from Ed O'Keefe

There are two questions I repeatedly encounter about this ambitious project: Why does Theodore Roosevelt not have a presidential library? Why North Dakota?

2023 Impact Report
2023 Impact Report

Discover the strides and transformations of the past year in the 2023 Impact Report for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. From groundbreaking milestones in our construction journey to the flourishing native plants projects that underscore our commitment to conservation, this report highlights the progress that honors Theodore Roosevelt's legacy. Learn about the exciting new acquisitions that have enriched our collections, offering deeper insights into the life and times of one of America's most dynamic presidents. 

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The Foundation

The TRPLF is a non-profit organization formed in 2014 to plan, build and oversee operations of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota.

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Show your Support

Here are a few ways you can support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation.