White House Easter Egg Roll: A 139-Year-Old Tradition in Pictures

White House Easter Egg Roll: A 139-Year-Old Tradition in Pictures

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

1920 - Woodrow Wilson

Dating back to 1878, the Easter Egg Roll is a cherished springtime tradition in Washington, D.C., with children and their families gathering to enjoy festivities on the South Lawn.

In this photograph taken ca. 1920, children dance around the maypole during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. 

White House Historical Association