North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame celebrates western heritage with annual opening
Apr. 26—MEDORA, N.D. — The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (NDCHOF) will kick off its annual opening on Saturday, May 4, with an evening dedicated to the Old West, featuring rare artifacts, new exhibits, a special guest speaker, and the induction of a new Hall of Fame members.
The event gets going with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore new exhibits throughout the museum.
For the first time, the NDCHOF will award the Mona Kramer Scholarship in memory of Ramona "Mona" Sue Kramer, the late wife of longtime NDCHOF board member Ron Kramer. The scholarship is open to any student in higher education with family ties to the Hall of Fame. The NDCHOF Board will review applicants and announce the recipients at this annual event.
"This will be the first time we award this scholarship," said Tess Howie, the museum's curator. "We plan on making this an annual scholarship." While the scholarship is a new addition to the NDCHOF, it represents a continuation of the Hall's tradition of honoring past contributions.
J.R. Vezain, a professional bronc rider who made an unprecedented comeback after suffering a severe back injury, will be the guest speaker at the event, embodying the resilient spirit of cowboys and cowgirls nationwide.
Howie and the NDCHOF aim to recognize the members of their community at the event who have gone above and beyond in service to the Hall of Fame and the cowboy way of life by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, established in 2005, serves as a vital center for interpreting the rich history of North Dakota's western lifestyle and the northern plains. Located within the Center of Western Heritage & Cultures, the facility features a theater, galleries, and extensive interpretive areas that house an array of artifacts and memorabilia.
Visitors can delve into the history of the region's Native Americans, homesteaders, ranchers, and celebrated rodeo cowboys.
For more information about the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, visit their website at
or call (701) 623-2000.
