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Discoveries America Kentucky DVD
Kentucky is a
mosaic of cultures and activities. Whether it’s the world’s fastest racing
thoroughbreds, the finest bourbon, or home run-hitting major league
baseball bats. Meet artist Mitchell Tolle, who shares his insights into
Kentucky and his own experience growing up there and becoming one of the
country’s foremost water colorist. Experience one of the world’s largest
thoroughbred auctions at Keeneland Horse Auction, where it can only take
minutes to sell a horse for 5 million dollars or more. Then, learn what
it’s like to train and prepare thoroughbreds for racing at Churchill
Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. For more than a century, major league
baseball bats have been made in Louisville, home of the Louisville
Slugger. Go inside the production facility to see how they are made and
view Babe Ruth’s original baseball bat. Fine bourbon making is another
indigenous art practiced in Kentucky. Take a tour of the Labrot & Graham
distillery where it’s still made the traditional way, and visit Blue Grass
Cooperage one of only two whisky barrel manufacturers in the USA. In
eastern Kentucky natural bridges are the centerpieces for several state
parks. The largest is in Carter Cave State Resort Park. Explore Berea, a
small tuition-free university town where artists, students and residents
alike practice traditional Appalachian arts such as glassmaking, weaving,
painting and corn husk doll making. Discover historic Lexington with a
charm all its own especially in the older neighborhoods, and visit
Woodspring Farm to learn about the equestrian sport of dressage.
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