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…
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…
Vintage Recipes Here’s a collection of some of our favorite Körner family or Victorian recipes. Please note, these have not all been tested in a modern kitchen; you made need to look up modern equivalents. Many of these recipes are from the “Körner’s Folly Cookbook”…
Word Puzzles Here are some fun Korner’s Folly inspired word puzzles. Click on the links below for printable pdfs. You can also play the word search online here. Questions? Suggestions? Contact info@kornersfolly or call (336) 996-7922.
