Capital Campaign

The more appeal Körner’s Folly has as a destination, the more the Kernersville area will reap the benefits. A fully restored Folly with more amenities and a center to welcome visitors will be a prime destination for those interested in history, the arts, architecture, interior design, or those just curious about this fascinating structure.

To date, eight rooms of the Folly’s 22 rooms have been fully restored. Unlike many historic homes, Körner’s Folly does not have roped off rooms or areas, so the remaining 14 unrestored rooms will be fully visible to the public during the restoration process. The interior renovation plan would be conducted over a period of at least five years, with two rooms being restored per year, at a total cost of $500,000.

In an effort to ensure the long-term suitability of Körner’s Folly following renovations and completion of the Visitors Center, an additional $500,000 is needed to develop new community programs and outreach delivered. These investments along with the Visitors Center addition will pay dividends for our community for decades to come.

Complementing a house museum fully restored to original grandeur, this will clearly be an offering that will appeal to many new visitors.

The 5,600 square foot Visitors Center will allow the Folly to accommodate more people with:

• An expanded parking lot with space for 50 cars and 3 full-size buses, more than twice the space of the current parking lot and now providing for bus tour visits to other destinations in Kernersville.
• A media area to show portions of house that are not handicapped accessible.
• Space for lectures, events, group visits and special exhibits.
• Expanded restrooms to serve more visitors.