Corporate Giving - Körner's Folly

Is your business interested in showing your support for the local community? Joining the Friends of the Folly Corporate Partner Program is a great way to do that. You can take pride in knowing you are helping preserve one of the most important landmarks around while promoting history and the arts in the Triad and beyond. Corporate Partners provide annual mission support, while Sponsors help bring specific programs, events, or projects to life. Both forms of support help sustain one of Kernersville’s most distinctive historic landmarks.

Historic Körner’s Folly welcomes over 16,000 visitors each year to explore Jule Körner’s extraordinary 22-room home through tours, programs, and community events. Local businesses play an essential role in sustaining this work, helping preserve this architectural landmark while supporting preservation, education, and cultural programming for our region.

Corporate Giving Program

Corporate Partners support the ongoing preservation and educational mission of Körner’s Folly. Businesses wishing to support the Folly at higher levels may also explore program sponsorship opportunities.

Partner Recognition Includes:

• Recognition certificate and window decal

• Recognition on the Körner’s Folly website

• Recognition at the Annual Meeting

• Employee guest passes upon request

• 50% discount on Visitors Center event rentals

Corporate Partner Patron Sponsor: $100

Corporate Partner Innovator Sponsor: $300

Sponsorship of Programs, Events, or Projects

Sponsorship opportunities connect your business with the thousands of visitors who experience Körner’s Folly each year. Sponsorships are designated on a first-come, first-served basis. Körner’s Folly hosts a variety of community events and virtual exhibits throughout the year, including monthly the Vintage Market, the Victorian Parlor Series, Family Fun Day, Homeschool Days, and Christmas by Candlelight Tours.

Sponsor Recognition Includes:

• Program, event or project title recognition, complimentary event tickets

• Logo in digital and print promotion

• Recognition in e-newsletter and socials

• On-site signage at the program or project

• 50% discount on Visitors Center event rentals

Program Sponsor —$500 Presenting Sponsor—$1,000 Season Sponsor—$2,500 Preservation Sponsor —$5,000+

Vintage Market

Support a curated experience that blends history, craftsmanship, and community. By sponsoring the Vintage Market at Körner’s Folly, your organization aligns with a distinctive marketplace celebrating antiques, artisans, and timeless design. Engage with visitors while helping preserve a historic landmark and foster local creativity.

Folly Flower Show

Celebrate beauty, design, and horticultural excellence. As a sponsor of the Körner’s Folly Flower Show, your organization will be associated with a visually stunning event that attracts garden enthusiasts, designers, and the broader community. Highlight your commitment to the arts, nature, and cultural enrichment in an inspiring setting.

Family Days and Homeschool Days

Körner’s Folly offers families and homeschool students engaging experiences that bring history, creativity, and hands-on learning to life. Your organization can help make these programs possible through sponsorship, providing educational opportunities and memorable experiences for learners of all ages. Visit our Events & Programs page to learn more about upcoming Family & Homeschool Days and sponsorship opportunities.

Holiday Season

Become part of a cherished seasonal tradition. Sponsoring the Holiday Season at Körner’s Folly places your organization at the center of festive programming, including tours, décor, and community events. Connect with families and visitors during one of the most meaningful times of the year while supporting the preservation of this historic treasure.

Interior or Exterior Restoration Work

Invest in preserving history for future generations. Sponsoring restoration projects at Körner’s Folly directly supports the conservation of one of North Carolina’s most distinctive historic homes. Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to heritage, craftsmanship, and community impact through meaningful, lasting contributions.

Discover all of our events and programs, and explore how your company can support Körner’s Folly through sponsorships. Visit our Events & Programs page for full details and upcoming opportunities.

Other Ways to Support Our Corporate Partnership Program

Volunteer: A great way for you or your employees to get more involved in the community. We have many volunteer options available.
Sponsor Kernersville Oktoberfest at Körner’s Folly: This highly popular event is our largest fundraiser of the year. Consider supporting the celebration through a monetary or in-kind sponsorship.
Sponsor a Major Restoration Project: We are restoring new rooms in Körner’s Folly each year. Consider making a lasting impact with a restoration project on behalf of your company.

Your support helps preserve one of North Carolina’s most remarkable historic homes while supporting educational experiences for visitors of all ages.

For more information:
Suzanna Ritz Malliett
Executive Director
suzanna@kornersfolly.org
336-996-7922

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2091
Kernersville, NC 27285