In 1988 when the State General Assembly designating Berea as “The folk arts and crafts capital of the Commonwealth of Kentucky”, the college and community had already been supporting Appalachian culture, art and traditions for over 125 years. When teachers from Breathitt, Clay, Hancock and Morgan Counties set out to tell the story of this unique town at the foot of the mountains, they discovered an even deeper meaning and commitment to Keeping Traditions Alive. For many this was their first multimedia storytelling experience.