On this episode of Kentucky Life, host Chip Polston learns about the Packhorse Library, the Great Depression-era program in which women delivered books and magazines by horseback in Eastern Kentucky; enjoys the hayrides, pumpkin patches and other Fall traditions in the town of Nancy; visits with modern digital artist Robert Beatty in Lexington who’s designed a host of memorable album covers; and explores Beaver Dam, with its legendary musical history and amphitheater.

Kentucky Life
KET Saturday, Jan. 28 • 8/7 pm
KET2 Monday, Jan. 29 • 7/6 pm
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Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Casey Harris and Evan Daulton. View more Kentucky Life episodes online, as well as those from KET’s archives, at KET.org/KentuckyLife.

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