What goes up…must come down! Thank you to everyone who helped make our holiday season so merry and bright, but now it is time to pack away our trees, garlands, and ornaments until next year. Körner’s Folly will be closed to the public from January…
Historic Kernersville landmark Körner’s Folly, a 5,600 architectural wonderland, prepares once again for a spectacular holiday season. Each winter, this remarkable 22-room structure adds a layer of adornment and excitement with ornate displays of Christmas décor. Preparations for this magical time of the year begin…
Please be advised that during the month of November (November 1-25, 2020), volunteers are decorating Körner’s Folly for our holiday season. We are still open for tours, but the house may not be at its finest with boxes and decorations in each room. Tours are…
Körner’s Folly looks forward to hosting the first annual Holiday Market on November 28, 2020, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, to provide visitors with a one-stop shop for holiday gifts created by local makers and artisans. Following health…
Körner’s Folly Receives NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant Funding The Körner’s Folly Foundation has received a NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships due to the…
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. For the safety of the community, Körner’s Folly is temporarily closed to the public until further notice per NC Executive Order 147. Events have been cancelled, postponed, or made virtual through August 15. Körner’s Folly plans to…
During this time of uncertainty and disruption, Körner’s Folly is committed to remaining connected to our community. While our doors remain closed, work at the Folly has continued. Not only do we have a new Online Resource Catalog, with educational and entertaining content for all ages,…
Operation Restoration During this time of public closure, we are continuing to work on major interior restoration projects, including the North Entrance and Stairway as well as the Master Bedroom. Here we will post exciting updates on the work, interesting trivia, and more. Follow along…
Collection Close-up Looking for a deeper dive into history on your virtual field trip? Körner’s Folly is home to hundreds of Jule Körner’s original furnishings, paintings, and objects. We are fortunate that Jule designed the Folly’s furnishings on such a grand scale — without the…
