National Children's Museum Partners with the National Park Foundation to Support the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll

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—National Children’s Museum provides engaging family activities, featuring
Healthy Food Crowns and Fun Faberge Eggs—

Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) – The National Children’s Museum (NCM) announces that it has partnered with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to support the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll. 

The 2011 Easter Egg Roll, which takes place today on the South Lawn of the White House, is focused on promoting health and wellness with the theme, “Get Up and Go!”  All of the activities encourage children to lead healthy and active lives, which is a central part of the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative, a national campaign to combat childhood obesity.  In addition, official White House Easter Eggs, sold by NPF, are available at easter.nationalparks.org.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM The National Children’s Museum (NCM) is a world-class cultural and educational center that inspires children to care about and improve the world. Currently operating as a “museum without walls” through participation in community events and creative partnerships with other arts and cultural organizations, NCM will open an indoor space in November 2012 and an expansive outdoor experience in May 2013 at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Museum is poised to become Greater Washington’s premier family attraction and the only national museum dedicated entirely to children and their families and caregivers. The National Children’s Museum was designated by Congress in 2003 and was founded in 1974 as the Capital Children’s Museum.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s 394 national parks, including the South Lawn of the White House. NPF assists in the coordination and planning of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and also accepts donations to benefit the event.  Chartered by Congress, NPF works hand in hand with the National Park Service to strengthen and connect all Americans to our parks, so they are protected for present and future generations. It is a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens took action to first establish, then protect and endow our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable partner for America’s national parks.  To learn more visit www.nationalparks.org. 

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Media Contact: Angela Hearn, 202.354.6475
  ahearn@nationalparks.org

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