Easter Egg Roll Significant Dates
April 29, 1876 – President Ulysses S. Grant signed legislation protecting the public turf and grounds of the U.S. Capitol; egg rolling wa...
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The White House Historical Association invites you to welcome springtime at the White House! Throughout our 360-degree virtual White House tour, you will come across stories, fun facts, and photos of many springtime traditions. Learn about who takes care of the White House Grounds and President’s Park, see some of the earliest footage of the Easter Egg Roll, and discover a semi-secret garden.
As you explore, use the worksheet below to keep track of your discoveries at every pink scavenger hunt dot for a chance to win an Official 2023 White House Easter Egg Set!
Worksheets must be submitted by April 23rd at 11:59pm ET to be entered in the raffle.
This feature was made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
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