Heritage
Department A, Division 101, 102
Superintendent:
The purpose of the 4-H Heritage project is to acquire knowledge, develop a connection to the past and share the story of a 4-H member's heritage and history around them. An exhibit may include items, pictures, maps, charts, recordings, drawings, illustrations, writings, or displays that depict the heritage of the member's family or community or 4-H history.
- Exhibits are entered at 4-H members’ own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
- Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches, please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
- Exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE, & PAST EXPERIENCE (years in Explore Your Heritage, projects) on back of exhibit.
- All entries must include documentation. When writing documentation ask yourself and think about how does this relates to my heritage or why is it important? Examples of documentation; birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, identification of individuals included in the exhibit, or stories related to the subject of the exhibit.
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage.
An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
Division A101, Heritage Level 1: Beginning (1-4 years in project)
A101001* Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit (SF71) - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A101002* Family Genealogy/History Notebook (SF71) - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101003* Local History Scrapbook/Notebook (SF71) - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A101004* Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures showing Family History (SF71) - Pictures m ust be supported by a written explanation.
A101005* Other Exhibits depicting the Heritage of the Member's Family or Community (SF71) - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
A101006* 4-H History Scrapbook (SF71) - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be the work of individual 4-H member - no club project. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101007* 4-H History Poster (SF71) - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A101008* Story or Illustration about a Historical Event (SF71)
A101009* Book Review about Local, Nebraska, or Regional History (SF71)
A101010* Other Historical Exhibits (SF71) - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
A101011* Family Traditions Book (SF71) - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
A101012* Family Traditions Exhibit (SF71) - Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A101013* 4-H Club/County Scrapbook (SF71) - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101014* 4-H Member Scrapbook (SF71) - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101015* Special Events Scrapbook (SF71) - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.
Division 102, Heritage Level 2: Advanced (over 4 years in project)
A102001* Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit (SF71) - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A102002* Family Genealogy/History Notebook (SF71) - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102003* Local History Scrapbook/Notebook (SF71) - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A102004* Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures showing Family History (SF71) - Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
A102005* Other Exhibits depicting the Heritage of the Member's Family or Community (SF71) - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
A102006* 4-H History Scrapbook (SF71) - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102007* 4-H History Poster (SF71) - Poster relating to 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A102008* Story or Illustration (SF71)- About a Historical Event
A102009* Book Review (SF71)- about Local, Nebraska, or Regional History
A102010* Other Historical Exhibits (SF71) - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
A102011* Exhibit – depicting the Importance of a Community or Nebraska Historic Landmark. (SF71)
A102012* Community Report (SF71) – documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
A102013* Historic Collections (SF71) – displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
A102014 * Video Documentary of a Family or a Community Event (SF71) - Must be produced and edited by 4-H member. Video is to be uploaded to a streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
A102015* 4-H Club/County Scrapbook (SF71) – Scrapbook relating 4-H History of local club or county complied by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current yea’s work.
A102016* 4-H Member Scrapbook (SF71)- Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members’ 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102017* Special Events Scrapbook (SF71)- A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.
*State Fair Eligible