DEPARTMENT HERITAGE

PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.50, Blue-$3.00, Red-$2.50, White-$1.50

  • Exhibits entered at 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. STATE FAIR—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) on back of exhibit.
  • All entries must have documentation included. 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.

DIVISION 101 - LEVEL I: BEGINNING

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) - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

A101004.* FRAMED FAMILY GROUPINGS (OR INDIVIDUALS) (SF71) -of pictures 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. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.

A101006.* 4-H HISTORY SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county (SF71)- Must be work of individual 4-Her - no club projects. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

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 (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 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.

A101016.    4-H MEMBER THEMED SCRAPBOOK (SF71) - (ex. My Family, My Friends, My 4th Grade Year)

DIVISION 102 - LEVEL II: ADVANCED

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) - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-Her - no club projects. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

A102007.* 4-H HISTORY POSTER (SF71) - Poster relating 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 - 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/DVD OR SLIDE/TAPE DOCUMENTARY of a family or a community event. Must be produced and edited by 4-H member. (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)