I will be moving to Kentucky soon to go to college!  Have you ever been there?
No, I've never been to the commonwealth of Kentucky before but I really want to.
Why is Kentucky called a commonwealth?  What does that mean?
A commonwealth, like Kentucky, is basically an independent community.
I see.  How long has Kentucky been a commonwealth?
I think as long as Kentucky has been a state in the United States.
Very interesting!  Is there anything in particular that is unique about the state?
Well it is one of the only four states that is a commonwealth.