Kentucky Life returns March 21 for new episodes that explore the uniqueness of the Commonwealth. In the first episode, host Chip Polston gets out of his shell with some armadillos. Originally thought to live in warmer, western climates, several armadillos have migrated to the Bluegrass. Chip learns about the mammals and their path to Kentucky.

In Lexington, he explores how Kentucky was once thought to be the Iron Horse capital of Kentucky, a hub for rail transport and shipping. Then, he heads to Frankfort to tour Liberty Hall, a museum preserving the collections, customs and stories of the past.

Chip finishes the episode in Rowan County learning about Clack Mountain clay, which artists in the Appalachian Mountains use in ceramics and pottery. Its consistency allows it to be molded and fired straight from the ground without being mixed with other clays or substances.

Kentucky Life
KET Saturday, March 21 • 8/7 pm
KET2 Wednesday, March 25 • 2:30/1:30 pm             
Watch on-demand at KET.org and on the PBS Video app

Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Casey Harris. View more Kentucky Life episodes online, as well as those from KET’s archives, at KET.org/KentuckyLife.

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