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Christmas 2022 at Körner’s Folly

A Victorian Christmas at Körner’s Folly

November 25, 2022 – January 7, 2023

KERNERSVILLE, NC – Historic Körner’s Folly, 413 S. Main Street, invites you to a Victorian Christmas for the 2022 Holiday Season, from Friday, November 25 to Saturday, January 7, 2023, presented by H&R Block, Kernersville. Each winter, this remarkable 22-room home takes on an extra layer of embellishment and excitement with ornate displays of Christmas décor.

In addition, Körner’s Folly will hold special evening events to offer a truly unforgettable experience. Christmas by Candlelight 2022 is presented by OutWest Steakhouse and Metcalf Family Dentistry. With costumed reenactors from Kernersville Little Theater hosting guests and singing seasonal carols, Christmas by Candlelight will be offered on December 3 and 17 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets available at www.kornersfolly.org.
Adding to the festivities on Saturday, December 10, Körner’s Folly will host the Children’s Choir from First Presbyterian Church of Winston-Salem, NC for two holiday-themed concerts (11:00 am and 1:30 pm), as a part of the Kernersville Yuletide celebration. Concerts will be free for ticket-holders.

“This year, we are also looking forward to giving back to our community with a book drive for students of Kernersville Elementary,” says Executive Director Dale Pennington. “Our busiest time of the year is the perfect time for us to help pass along the magic of Christmas to others.” Visitors during the holiday season are invited to bring a new or gently-used book, appropriate for Kindergarten – 5th Grade reading levels, for drop-off in Aunt Dealy’s Cottage upon arrival.

During the Holiday Season, Körner’s Folly is open for self-guided tours Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, with the last entry at 3:00 pm. Tickets available for purchase on-site inside Aunt Dealy’s Cottage (cards only), or advance purchase at www.kornersfolly.org. Körner’s Folly is CLOSED on Mondays, and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Please call (336) 996-7922 for accessibility information or ticketing assistance. Regular updates posted on Facebook and Instagram @KornersFolly.

The Körner’s Folly Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Körner’s Folly for the education and enjoyment of the public, welcoming over 10,000 visitors a year for tours, field trips, and educational programs.

 

Christmas Decorating In Progress

Please be advised that during the month of November (November 1-23, 2022), 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 not discounted at this time. We officially open for the holiday season on Friday, November 25 @ 10am.

To read about all our holiday offerings, please click here for holiday tours & events.

The Return of Halloween Mystery Masquerade

Mark your calendars, Kernersville! Our Victorian Parlor Series: Murder Mystery Masquerade returns on October 28, 2022.

Back by popular demand, this evening event offers participants the chance to solve a mystery, show off Victorian-inspired costumes, and party like it’s 1899. Perfect for a Halloween celebration, this party will feature historical refreshments and cocktails. Mingle with ghostly guests and crack the code of a dastardly deed for an unforgettable experience at Körner’s Folly!

Stay tuned for more information and ticket link.

Holiday Market Vendor Information

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 and safety recommendations, this market will be outdoors and socially distanced. Face coverings are required and must be worn over the nose the mouth while on the grounds of Körner’s Folly.

Holiday Market Vendor Fee is $35. Apply below. Vendors will be notified of acceptance no later than Monday, November 9, 2020.  If accepted, vendors will then be sent a link to pay the fee no later than Monday, November 16, 2020.

New for 2020: 

To stay in-line with COVID-19 safety practices, booths will be spaced.  Face coverings are required and must be worn over the nose and mouth for the duration of the market. Vendors and customers are encouraged to social distance, use our sanitizing stations, and not visit if you have a known exposure or symptoms of COVID-19. Read more about our safety policies here.

The house will be open for self-guided tours during the event, by appointment. Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $6.00 for Children (Ages 6-18), and Free for Children Under 6. Tour information can be found here.

 

***The Vendor Application is now CLOSED*** Spaces for the market are full.

 

Love is in the Air at Körner’s Folly

Cupids, kissing corners, and crafts, oh my! Come celebrate love and make sure to bring your special someone out for a tour of a Victorian house built with romance in mind this February! On Valentine’s weekend (February 14 -16) we will have craft supplies out to make your own Victorian Valentine’s Day card. Free with admission.

Many associate the Victorian Era with chastity and formality. However, with the proliferation of love poems and affectionate gestures of their time, we can see that the Victorians were certainly romantic. Notably, these passions are reflected in Körner’s Folly. From kissing corners to Cupid’s Park Theatre, Jule Körner adorned the Folly with romance galore!

For instance, just take a look at the hand-painted Cupid murals throughout Körner’s Folly, particularly in the third-floor theater, aptly named Cupid’s Park Theatre. Cupids, often associated with Valentine’s Day, was known as the mythological god of love. Jule designed Cupid’s Park Theatre for his wife, Polly Alice, and her Children’s Little Theater Program, called the Juvenile Lyceum.

Cupids in the murals in Cupid’s Park Theatre

Cupids in the murals in Cupid’s Park Theatre

Furthermore, the Körner’s were known for hosting romantic parties and weddings in Körner’s Folly over the years. Doré Körner was married on the North Lawn and held her wedding reception on the second floor Reception Room.  Decorating the Reception Room are conversation chairs, two and three seat pieces of furniture designed by Jule to allow for private discussion between married couples or a courting couple and their chaperone, respectively.

Dore’s wedding reception at Körner’s Folly.

Dore’s wedding reception at Körner’s Folly.

While Victorians notoriously prohibited public displays of affection, Jule, ever the romantic, designed small alcoves behind the fireplaces (affectionately called “kissing corners”) where young, married couples could enjoy some alone time in the middle of even the busiest of gatherings. Today, the kissing corners can still be seen at Körner’s Folly.

Need some inspiration for what to give your Valentine this year? Here’s the original 1883 Valentine from Jule Körner to his wife Polly Alice. It reads, “With heartfelt Congratulation and best wishes.”

Original 1883 Valentine from Jule Körner to his wife Polly Alice.

Original 1883 Valentine from Jule Körner to his wife Polly Alice.