About Friends of Founders Park

The mission of Friends of Founders Park is to generate, organize, and apply financial resources and volunteer resources for the maintenance, improvement, and protection of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in cooperation with the Town of Highlands, North Carolina.  Friends of Founders Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

The park is a cherished asset of the town, enjoyed by both locals and visitors throughout the year. Park upkeep and beautification are funded through the proceeds of our only fundraiser - the annual Low Country Shrimp Boil. The event ticket includes our signature shrimp boil dinner and dessert prepared by Chef Marty Rosenfield, and two drinks while seated on the plaza under a tent. Drinks begin at 5:00 PM, and dinner will be served at 5:45 PM. Come celebrate the beauty of the park with fellow supporters. To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, click on the Learn More Button.

If you enjoy the park and would like to contribute to its upkeep and beautification, click on the  "Park Donation" button, where you can make a one-time or ongoing donation.