Korner's Folly

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413 S Main St
Kernersville, NC 27284
+1 (336) 996-7922
https://www.kornersfolly.org
Korner's Folly is the architectural wonder and home of artist and designer Jule Korner. Built in 1880 in Kernersville, North Carolina, the house originally displayed his interior design portfolio. Visitors can now explore the 22 room house museum and its unique original furnishings and artwork, cast-plaster details, carved woodwork, and elaborate hand-laid tile.

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4.520 reviews
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James M.
5/30/2025

Plenty of parking at Visitors Center where u grab your tickets, also utilize the amazingly clean restrooms. Short walk over to the House (paved). Nice Visitor center with a gift store and super...

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Lori C.
2/15/2025

I've lived in Winston Salem- just 20 min from Kernersville for over 25 yrs and have never visited Korner's Folly until today. It was super fascinating and now I will forever be taking visitors to...

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Lorelei E.
7/16/2025

This house is really lovely and interesting. Visitors can do a self-guided tour which allowed each member of our party to go at their own pace. Explanations and instructions for how to proceed...

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David K.
2/1/2025

Touring this extraordinary house is well worth your time. Unlike so many historic home tours, this one is full of original, one-of-a-kind furnishings and artifacts from a unique artist. This was...

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Melissa I.
1/25/2022

I came here when they had everything set up for Christmas. I'm sure this is an interesting place regardless but I HIGHLY recommend to visit during Christmas time. The decorations are absolutely...

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