KERNERSVILLE, NC – The Körner’s Folly Foundation and the Town of Kernersville are excited to break ground on the site of the new Visitors Center at Körner’s Folly, located at 411 South Main Street in Kernersville. This site is adjacent to the historic house built…
JOB DESCRIPTION: Operations & Programs Manager (OPM) Reports to Körner’s Folly Foundation Executive Director (ED) Duties & Responsibilities Visitor Services Management Promote a positive image of Körner’s Folly and the Körner’s Folly Foundation in all interactions and activities Assist ED in developing and implementing policies…
The Körner’s Folly Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Suzanna Ritz Malliett has been promoted to the position of Executive Director. She has served as Operations & Programs Manager at Körner’s Folly since November 2018. In her new role, Malliett will be…
The Körner’s Folly Foundation, a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, is seeking an Executive Director to carry out our mission to foster an appreciation for history, the arts, and enterprise through the preservation and interpretation of historic Körner’s Folly. The Executive Director leads and directs…
Leaving the Folly in a Better Place Kernersville News, December 8, 2022 After 11 years leading Körner’s Folly, Executive Director Dale Pennington has announced her resignation. She writes, “It is with heartfelt appreciation that I share the news that I will be leaving the…
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…
Due to the severe weather conditions forecasted for Saturday, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Oktoberfest scheduled for this Saturday, October 1, 2022. Hurricane Ian is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall this weekend, along with the potential for high winds and…
Historic Körner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., is delighted to announce the upcoming restoration of the Summer Kitchen, slated to begin in early February 2022. The Foundation looks forward to returning the Summer Kitchen to its original 1910 appearance, reflecting how the room would have…
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…
The Körner’s Folly Foundation is excited to announce that Michael West, of West & Stem Architects (Winston-Salem, NC) has signed on as the principal architect for the Foundation’s new Visitors Center at Körner’s Folly. Hiring an architect represents a critical step in the Foundation’s Capital…
