Eisenhower's 4th Annual Easter Egg Roll

Eisenhower's 4th Annual Easter Egg Roll

Bunnies, eggs, and games await you at the fourth annual Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll, Saturday March 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas. This event is free and open to the public.  The egg hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m. when the siren sounds, so plan to be early! Featured activities include the egg hunt, games, face painting, bunny photos, and a scavenger hunt. Back by popular demand this year is the 4-H petting zoo! "We are pleased to host this event in partnership with the Abilene Parks and Recreation department along with the Eisenhower Foundation. This is a great opportunity for the community to gather on the grounds of the Eisenhower campus and enjoy the fun and games with their families," states Karl Weissenbach, director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. "Partnering with the Eisenhower Foundation and Eisenhower Presidential Library has  allowed us to really increase the size and scope of the event and it's one that we look forward to each year. Having the ability to add so many games and activities and seeing the children run all over the grounds of the Eisenhower Library is a complete joy," states Jane Foltz, director of the Abilene Parks and Recreation Department. The Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll is modeled after the White House Easter Egg Roll that began in 1878. The Egg Roll is one of the oldest annual events in White House history, although the event was canceled over the years during times of war and austerity. The Egg Roll resumed in 1953 during the Eisenhower Administration and under Mamie's direction was open to all children regardless of race for the first time. This event is made possible thanks to the generous donation of Pinnacle Bank and the outstanding volunteer groups. The volunteer organizations include the Abilene Kid's Council and students from the Abilene High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Student Council (StuCo). Additional volunteers this year include local 4-H and National Honor Society students.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by theNational Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.