HERITAGE
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.
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
- 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" x 28" wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22” x 28”, please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”.
- 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 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.
- 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
DIVISION 101 - LEVEL I: BEGINNING (1-4 YEARS IN PROJECT)
A101001* HERITAGE POSTER OR FLAT EXHIBIT - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71)
A101002* FAMILY GENEALOGY/HISTORY NOTEBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A101003* LOCAL HISTORY SCRAPBOOK/NOTEBOOK - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage. (SF71)
A101004* FRAMED FAMILY GROUPINGS (OR INDIVIDUALS) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71)
A101005* OTHER EXHIBITS depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. (SF71)
A101006* 4-H HISTORY SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member - no club projects. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71)
A101007* 4-H HISTORY POSTER - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual. (SF71)
A101008* STORY OR ILLUSTRATION about a historical event. (SF71)
A101009* BOOK REVIEW about local, Nebraska or regional history. (SF71)
A101010* OTHER HISTORICAL EXHIBITS - attach an explanation of historical importance. (SF71)
A101011* FAMILY TRADITIONS BOOK - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past. (SF71)
A101012* FAMILY TRADITIONS EXHIBIT - Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71)
A101013* 4-H CLUB/COUNTY SCRAPBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A101014* 4-H MEMBER SCRAPBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A101015* SPECIAL EVENTS SCRAPBOOK – 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. (SF71)
A101016 4-H MEMBER THEMED SCRAPBOOK - [ex. My Family, My Friends, My 4th Grade Year] (SF71)
A101017 MY FAMILY TREE - Poster or Other Exhibit showing your family tree. (SF71)
DIVISION 102 - LEVEL II: ADVANCED (OVER 4 YEARS IN PROJECT)
A102001* HERITAGE POSTER OR FLAT EXHIBIT- Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71)
A102002* FAMILY GENEALOGY/HISTORY NOTEBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A102003* LOCAL HISTORY SCRAPBOOK/NOTEBOOK - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage. (SF71)
A102004* FRAMED FAMILY GROUPINGS (OR INDIVIDUALS) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71)
A102005* OTHER EXHIBITS depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. (SF71)
A102006* 4-H HISTORY SCRAPBOOK - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member - no club projects. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71)
A102007* 4-H HISTORY POSTER - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual. (SF71)
A102008* STORY OR ILLUSTRATION about a historical event. (SF71)
A102009* BOOK REVIEW about local, Nebraska or regional history. (SF71)
A102010* OTHER HISTORICAL EXHIBITS - Attach an explanation of historical importance. (SF71)
A102011* EXHIBIT depicting the importance of a community, or Nebraska historic landmark. (SF71)
A102012* COMMUNITY REPORT documenting something of historical significance from past to present. (SF71)
A102013* HISTORIC COLLECTION (displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22” x 28”). (SF71)
A102014* VIDEO DOCUMENTARY of a family or a community event. 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 links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. (SF71)
A102015* 4-H CLUB/COUNTY SCRAPBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A102016* 4-H MEMBER SCRAPBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A102017* SPECIAL EVENTS SCRAPBOOK - 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. (SF71)
A102018 4-H MEMBER THEMED SCRAPBOOK - (ex. My Family, My Friends, My 4th Grade Year) (SF71)