Volunteer Spotlight

Russ Gray

Russ Gray has been an integral part of the Körner’s Folly family since 2016. At a meeting of the Kernersville Historic Preservation Society, he heard about the opportunity to interact with people from different walks of life as a tour guide at the Folly.

He enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the unusual design of the house with people of all ages, and considers himself a life-long learner, never hesitating to track down an answer to a visitor’s question.

Russ has also been known to pitch in as needed for a role in the Körner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show for young visitors, and is a steadfast interpreter of the house’s history who connects with visitors in a down-to-earth, personal way.

Lindsey Hart

Lindsey Hart has been a Körner’s Folly puppeteer for the past seven years! She became involved with the puppeteer program through her mom. As a homeschool family, they were looking for fun volunteer opportunities that fit with their schedule. Lindsey enjoys exercising her creativity, the thrill of performance, and learning about how things come together behind the scenes.

Putting on a puppet show requires many people working together, and Lindsey has enjoyed making new friends.

Witnessing young visitors react to different parts of the puppet show is her favorite part of volunteering, and she excels in helping attendees craft their own puppets after the show.

Edwin Walker

Edwin Walker, serving as a tour guide since 2015, has a long and unique history of involvement with Körner’s Folly. His parents were among the 26 families that saved the house from demolition in the early 1970s, and since then, he has accumulated an encyclopedic knowledge of its architecture, design elements, and history of the town.

Edwin is an engaging, well-informed, and passionate tour guide for adult groups and school field trips alike, and also enjoys greeting visitors in the Foyer during the Folly’s community events.