- 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, writing or displays that depict the heritage of the member’s family or community or 4-H history.
- Please note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H member’s 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 inchesx28 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, project) 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 stores related to the subject of the exhibit.
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 included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
*A101003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook – (SF71) - that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciates their heritage.
*A101004 - Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures – (SF71) - showing family history. Pictures must 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. Exhibit may include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
*A101006 - 4-H History Scrapbook – (SF71) - A scrapbook relating to the 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.
*A101007 - 4-H History Poster – (SF71) - Poster relating to the 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 - 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 included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
*A101014 - 4-H Member Scrapbook – (SF71) - Scrapbook 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.
*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.
HERITAGE - LEVEL 2 Advanced – (over 4 years in project)
*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.
*A102002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook – (SF71) - Include pedigree chart/family group sheets, with documentation beyond 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. Exhibit may include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
*A102006 - 4-H History Scrapbook – (SF71) - A scrapbook relating to the 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 the 4–H history of local club or county or individual.
*A102008 - Story or Illustration about a Historical Event – (SF71)
*A102009 - Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History – (SF71)
*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 Collection – (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. Must be entered as a DVD or USB. 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 compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
*A102016 - 4-H Member Scrapbook - (SF71) - Scrapbook 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.
*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.