News & Updates

Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse with 577

Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse with 577

The Total Solar Eclipse is almost here! While 577 will not be featuring special programming on Monday, April 8, we will be open normal hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For our local community, we invite you to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event with us on the lawn behind Virginia’s House for a lowkey viewing of the total solar eclipse.

New Trees, New Plants, New Life

New Trees, New Plants, New Life

Around the Grounds with Bennett The grounds of The 577 Foundation are graced with many great trees under which people have sat and children played, upon which many birds have nested and squirrels foraged, and against which daily life has occurred.  And though trees...

December Days in the Curiosity Shop

December Days in the Curiosity Shop

Magic and curiosities can be found in the Curiosity Shop this December. The Curiosity Shop is your place to unplug and explore thousands of gently used books with selections for all ages and interests, a large assortment of art supplies, handmade pottery, artwork from...

Thanksgiving & Winter Break

Thanksgiving & Winter Break

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Days at 577 As 2023 winds down, the gardens and grounds at 577 will be closed for a few days giving our staff and volunteers a well-deserved hot cocoa break. Other than the six days listed below, we'll be here for you every day between...

Giving Thanks for Volunteers

Giving Thanks for Volunteers

Tis the season to give thanks, and this month, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all of the unsung heroes at 577 – our amazing volunteers! They are the folks who keep 577 buzzing! 577 volunteers show up despite the rain and snow and heat to assist our staff...

Dive into something new this summer—577 classes are all about exploring, creating, and having fun. July & August classes are open for registration!

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