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Körner's Folly - "The Strangest House in the World"
Kernersville, NC Historic Home
413 South Main Street, Kernersville, N.C. 27284     (336) 996-7922

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HOURS:
Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-4pm; Sundays 1pm-4pm

Visitors must arrive 1 hour prior to closing
Groups tour available by appointment, 7 days a week.
Email director@kornersfolly.org for information.

Special Events: Christmas Puppet Show ($5), “The Night before Christmas at Körner’s Folly” Saturday December 3 & 10 at 10am, followed by a visit from Santa. 
da Capo Brass Holiday Concert, Friday, December 16th at 7pm, a brass quintet will play a holiday concert in Cupid’s Park theater ($10 adults and $6 children).

Seating is limited: Last year all events sold out.  Call today to reserve your tickets! 336-996-7922 


TriadLivingMagazine.com

A Friendly Folly - The strangest house in the world continues to enchant the Triad

by Ginny Gaylor

If you’ve ever renovated your home, then you likely remember wondering if the process would ever end. Now imagine living through more than 130 years of additions and renovations and still not having it be complete.

Körner’s Folly, one of the Triad’s most famous homes, has been the source of constant revision and renovation since the 19th century. As the second decade of the 21st century begins, this unusual residence once again is preparing to be reinvented.

History of a house

Construction on Körner’s Folly, once described by Preservation magazine as “the strangest house in the world,” began in 1878... (full article)


Körner's Folly, the showcase home of artist, designer, decorator Jule Gilmer Körner, has intrigued neighbors and visitors to Kernersville, NC for over 125 years.

This historic and eccentric structure offers 22 rooms spread out over seven levels on three floors. Ceiling heights range from 5-1/2 feet to 25 feet, with 10-foot doorways and 2-foot passageways. Ornate mantles top the 15 fireplaces, and decorative murals and detailed woodwork adorn every room. A winding staircase dizzies the mind as it takes you from level to level. These are but a few of the magical enchantments to behold in this grand home.

The Körner's Folly Foundation, a non-profit organization created to preserve, restore, and maintain Körner's Folly, is responsible for the operation and restoration of the home. Körner's Folly is open to the public for walk-in tours year round.

Call (336)-996-7922 for additional information.

 

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