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 of items, pictures, maps, charts, slides/tapes, drawings, illustrations, writings or displays that depict the heritage of the member’s family or community or 4-H history.
- Please note: Exhibits entered at 4-H member’s own risk. Sheridan County Extension or Sheridan County Ag Society will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in their division.
- Displays should not be larger than 22inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22 inches x 28inches, please contact the Extension Office for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. Exhibits must include name, county, and 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 relate 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.
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 101 – Level I: Beginning
sf 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.
sf 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 included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A101003 Local History Scrapbook or Notebook – (SF71) - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
sf A101004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) – (SF71) - of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
sf A101005 Other Exhibits depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. – (SF71) - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. It may include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
sf A101006 4-H History Scrapbook – (SF71) - 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.
sf A101007 4-H History Poster – (SF71) - relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
sf A101008 Story of Illustration – (SF71) -about a historical event.
sf A101009 Book Review – (SF71) - about local, Nebraska or regional history.
sf A101010 Other Historical Exhibits – (SF71) - attach an explanation of historical importance.
sf A101011 Family Traditions Book – (SF71) - an exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
sf A101012 Family Traditions Exhibit – (SF71) - a story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
sf A101013 4-H Club/County Scrapbook – (SF71) - relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A101014 4-H Member Scrapbook – (SF71) - relating to individual 4-H members’ 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A101015 Special Events Scrapbook – (SF71) - 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.
Rules: Division 101, Level1: Beginning (1-4 years in project)
Division 102 – Level II: Advanced
sf A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit – (SF71) - Entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
sf A102002 Family Genealogy/History Notebook – (SF71) - include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond 2-3 generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A102003 Local History Scrapbook or Notebook – (SF71) - that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
sf A102004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) – (SF71) - of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
sf A102005 Other Exhibits depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. – (SF71) - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. This may include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
sf A102006 4-H History Scrapbook – (SF71) - relating 4-H history of local club or county. This must be work of individual 4-H member, not a club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A102007 4-H History Poster – (SF71) - relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
sf A102008 Story or Illustration – (SF71) - about a historical event.
sf A102009 Book Review – (SF71) - about local, Nebraska or regional history.
sfA102010 Other Historical Exhibits – (SF71) - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
sf A102011 Community or Nebraska historic landmark – (SF71) - exhibit depicting the importance of a community or Nebraska historic landmark.
sf A102012 Community Report - (SF71) - documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
sf A102013 Historical Collection - (SF71) - displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22” x 28”
sf A102014 Video documentary of a family or community event- - (SF71) - Must be produced and edited by a 4-H member.
sf A102015 4-H Club/County Scrapbook – (SF71) - relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A102016 4-H Member Scrapbook – (SF71) - relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
sf A102017 Special Events Scrapbook – (SF71) - 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.