“It is a true privilege to continue our tradition of honoring our nation’s First Ladies by presenting the 2025 First Lady’s Commemorative Egg to First Lady Melania Trump on behalf of America’s egg farmers at the White House Easter Egg Roll,” said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board. “Eggs play a central role in our beloved Easter and Passover traditions, and we are proud to celebrate this cherished symbol of the season at the White House and in homes across the country.”
Celebrating Fostering the Future Through Art and Symbolism
Inspired by First Lady Trump’s involvement with Fostering the Future, a “Be Best” initiative, the 2025 First Lady’s Commemorative Egg features a delicate butterfly carved into a real chicken eggshell, with wings spread wide in a gesture of freedom and growth. The intricately detailed wings create a stunning interplay of light, texture, and form, representing foster children’s fragile yet powerful journey. The inside of the egg reveals three butterflies resting on a branch, each symbolizing a stage in a foster child’s journey: transition, self-discovery, and the blossoming of confidence and potential.
Encircling the butterfly, a winding ivy vine etched into the egg’s surface reflects foster children’s diverse educational paths, representing the challenges, triumphs, and personal stories shaping their futures. This piece is not only a work of art but a heartfelt tribute to the mission of Fostering the Future and the children it supports.
Misty Gibson, a contemporary egg artist from Rattan, Oklahoma, created the 2025 First Lady’s Commemorative Egg for America’s egg farmers. Gibson’s work combines nature and narrative, capturing the artistic beauty and resilient spirit embodied in the First Lady’s cause.
A Historical Tradition: America’s Egg Farmers and the White House Easter Egg Roll
For nearly 50 years, America’s egg farmers have proudly partnered with the White House and the White House Historical Association to support the White House Easter Egg Roll—America’s national Easter celebration and the White House’s largest annual public event. The White House Easter Egg Roll annually uses about 2,500 dozen real eggs donated by America’s egg farmers on the South Lawn of the White House for hunting, decorating, and the iconic egg roll, itself. Additionally, eggs will be featured in culinary offerings throughout the event, including spinach and cheese quiche and indulgent blueberry cheesecake bars, highlighting the vital role of eggs in Easter celebrations.
“America’s egg farmers are immensely proud to be part of this treasured tradition every year. As a legacy partner of the White House Easter Egg Roll, we are honored that real eggs are a key element in this iconic national celebration,” said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board. “We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our egg farmers, who play a crucial role in making the event possible.”
The White House Easter Egg Roll attracts close to 40,000 attendees each year, and this year, more than 100 dedicated egg farmers from across the country will be present on the South Lawn, volunteering their time to engage with families and share the care and commitment behind egg farming. Guests can also visit the American Egg Board’s interactive Hen-to-Home exhibit to learn about the journey of an egg from the farm to the table.
About the First Lady’s Commemorative Egg Tradition
A tradition for nearly 50 years, the American Egg Board, on behalf of America’s egg farmers, has presented the First Lady of the United States with the First Lady’s Commemorative Egg. This year’s egg, presented to First Lady Melania Trump, will be the 48th First Lady’s Commemorative Egg and the fifth such egg created to honor Mrs. Trump.
The First Lady’s Commemorative Egg is an actual chicken egg transformed by a specialized egg artist into a one-of-a-kind work of art, reflecting the values, causes, and contributions of each First Lady it honors. Over the years, these eggs have highlighted a wide range of causes—from literacy and childhood wellness to anti-bullying campaigns—and have even featured beloved presidential pets.
For more information about the 2025 First Lady’s Commemorative Egg and to see previous First Lady’s Commemorative Eggs over the years, please visit www.incredibleegg.org/commemorative-egg
About the American Egg Board (AEB)
Home of the Incredible Egg, the AEB supports America’s egg farmers in its mission to increase demand for eggs and egg products through research, education, and promotion. The AEB is located in Chicago, Ill. For more, visit IncredibleEgg.org.
SOURCE American Egg Board
