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The Kernersville Museum Foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the town of Kernersville, NC, for the benefit of present and future citizens.

The Kernersville Museum Foundation supports the Kernersville Museum, which is operated by the Town of Kernersville and exists to preserve and share the history and stories of the citizens of Kernersville, NC. The Foundation exists to support the Kernersville Museum, which is operated by the Town of Kernersville. The mission of the Kernersville Museum Foundation is: “To Promote the collection, pre

servation and educational interpretation and display of those artifacts, documents and events most representative of the Town of Kernersville – its prehistory and history, its people and institutions, its cultural and economic development.”

We achieve this through a variety of fundraising activities, special events. volunteer efforts, and community engagement. The Kernersville Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization managed by a local board of directors.

06/01/2026

See for yourself @ Kernersville Museum!

*Take a tour
*Sit down and share your story
*Find yourself like Jeff

Kernersville Museum is open this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-1pm.

05/12/2026

Who doesn’t love a little Kernersville Museum romance mystery?! We have many photos that aren’t identified in our photo vault and this is one that we’ve been curious about. Kernersville Museum wants to know.

Internet sleuths unite once more to solve this burning question— WHO ARE THESE HAPPY LOVEBIRDS?!

Drop your answer in the comments below!👇

05/06/2026

Have you ever wondered what you’ll see at the Kernersville Museum? Here’s a sneak peek!

Come see everything and more for yourself. The museum is open today and Friday from 10am-1pm, as well as this Saturday from 10am-1pm. Everybody is welcome.

Let’s see if you can find each item pictured. Consider it a Kernersville Museum challenge!

Let’s go!

05/05/2026

👀 We need your help! Again! 👀

As you may know, Kernersville Museum has a *NEWER* location. With that being said, a lot of the Google reviews are outdated and related to the old museum location.

This is where we need YOU. If you’ve been to the location at 109 S. Cherry St., please go to Google and leave a review. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

https://share.google/Jv31t19c5RmlKGTov

Once you leave a review, come to the museum, show us your review, and you can get a FREE gift as a token of our appreciation.

Things are evolving every day and you never know what you’ll find. You might just find yourself at the Kernersville Museum. 🤷‍♀️

05/04/2026

‼️ Hey Kernersville history sleuths! We have an answer to our mystery photo and we wanted to share an update ‼️

“This photo was taken outside the store owned by William Ogburn Donnell Sr. The photo was taken following his funeral where he was laid to rest in Oak Ridge cemetery. The family is seated, except for one sister standing by the bicycle. His widow Martha Frances Lanier Donnell is seated in the chair back row third from the left. Drewery Lanier Donnell Sr. is seated on the porch third from the left leaning against the post. Two years later, he would marry Allie Dóre Körner at her home Körner’s Folly. I also have a photo of the family in front of the family home dressed in the same clothing, obviously made on the same day of the funeral. The children decided after their father’s death that they wanted a new home built for their mother. They together built the home that is known as Oak Bend. Now being restored in Oak Ridge.”

Whereas this building wasn’t located in Kernersville, we know that there is a strong connection to our history here through Drewery Lanier Donnell and his marriage to Dóre Körner. He even sold tickets at Körner’s Folly (come see them at Kernersville Museum!).

Thanks to Patricia Wolfe Peeler for this fantastic answer to our mystery photo.

Thanks to all of our Kernersville History Sleuths for chiming in! The post was viewed thousands and thousands and thousands of times and now we know!

Kernersville Museum marches on to preserve Kernersville another day!

04/29/2026

Who doesn’t love a good mystery??? Someone dropped off this photo to the Kernersville Museum with no context and they need help with finding out details.

KVL internet sleuths unite! Is this old Kernersville? If so, where was it located? What was the purpose of the establishment?

What we know— there’s a sign on the window that says White House Shoes, there’s a Case Agency sign with an eagle on a globe, the community members rode bicycles to the place, it looks like there’s an advertisement in front about shoes, it looks like a social gathering spot, a case agency could be some sort of distributor (possibly tractor sales).

Also, are those milk bottles on the top of the stairs? Was this a general store? Who are these people? What year do you think this could be?

Could it be Main Street? Could it be Beeson’s Crossroads?

SO. MANY. QUESTIONS.

Help!

04/28/2026

The Kernersville Museum had the pleasure of having the Visit Winston-Salem Visitors Center ladies stop in for a field trip. A big thanks to Amy from Visit W-S for coordinating such a fun visit!

The Kernersville Museum loves having groups visit. Please contact Heidi by email at [email protected] to schedule a visit or just stop in during public hours.

Hours for this week include today, tomorrow, and Friday from 10am-1pm. The museum will be open THIS Saturday from 10am-3pm for the Spring Folly!

During the rest of May, the museum will be open each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-1pm and the second Saturday (5/9).

04/27/2026

We’re having a chalk museum special event at the Kernersville Museum Complex during the Spring Folly on Saturday May 2 from 10am-2pm on the concrete pad behind the Bellamy House and next to the Historic Village.

Come create your chalk masterpiece with the Kernersville Museum Foundation!

Please note that the Kernersville Museum and Weaning Cabin will be open from 10am-3pm for tours! Tours are subject to change.

See you on Saturday!

04/16/2026

The Kernersville Museum Foundation wanted to honor the lives of Joe and Kay Pinnix and their Kernersville story. The KMF recently purchased and installed a porch swing at the Kernersville Museum to not only to honor their many years of dedicated service to Kernersville, but to honor their Kernersville love story. ❤️

Joe and Kay began courting as teenagers when Kay came to visit her grandparents at our historic Bellamy House. Joe and Kay spent many summer nights swinging on the porch as their love story grew into something beautiful. Joe and Kay eventually got married and had two sons. They lived there happily ever after in Kernersville. Joe may no longer be with us in the flesh, but his legacy is able to live on through his wife, Kay, and Max the dog.

Joe was a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Kernersville, North Carolina. As a town alderman, he played an active role in guiding local policy, supporting responsible growth, and strengthening public services. His leadership reflected a deep commitment to preserving Kernersville’s character while helping it adapt to new opportunities.

Joe and his wife, Kay, have an extensive history of community involvement. They both served on numerous civic and nonprofit boards, including leadership roles in historic preservation efforts, and consistently gave their time to initiatives that improved quality of life for residents.

The Kernersville Museum Foundation continues to celebrate our community by reviving local history and sharing the stories that connect us to our roots (and our hearts).

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/13/2026

The KVL 155 / America 250 celebration was incredible at the Kernersville Museum Complex. The Joseph Kerner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Kernersville Woman’s Club were on site for tours of the Weaning Cabin and the Kernersville Museum. The Grassifieds played great music. Kernersville Dance Company shared their talents. Vendors filled the Historic Village. Thanks to the Town of Kernersville for hosting such a fabulous day!

Address

109 South Cherry Street
Kernersville, NC
27284

Telephone

(336) 497-4869

Website

http://www.kernersvillemuseum.org/

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