The White House Easter Egg Roll

The White House Easter Egg Roll is an annual public event held on the South Lawn of the White House with origins dating to the late 19th century; the modern tradition traces to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes invited children to roll eggs on the grounds. The event is organized by the White House and the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities and includes activities for children, musical performances, and appearances by the First Family. It is one of the longest-running public cultural traditions associated with the White House.