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. Additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage
Rules
A. Exhibits are entered at 4-H members own risk. The Ag Society or the Extension Office will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this department.
B. 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 extension office for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
C. Exhibits must include Name, County, AGE & Past Experience (years in Explore Your Heritage, projects) on the back of the exhibit.
D. All entries must have documentation included. When writing documentation ask yourself 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.
Level I – Beginning (1-4 years in project) (SF71)
SF) A101001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit- Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
SF) 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.
SF) A101003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook- Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
SF) A101004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) 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, Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
SF) 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 project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
SF) A101007 4-H History Poster – Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
SF) A101008 Story or Illustration about a Historical Event.
SF) A101009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska, or Regional History.
SF) A101010 Other Historical Exhibits – Attach an explanation of historical importance.
SF) A101011 Family Traditions Book – Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
SF) A101012 Family Traditions Exhibit – Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
SF) 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.
SF) 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.
SF) A101015 Special Events Scrapbook – A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a person or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.
C) A101901 County Only - Other Item made in this project
C) A101902 County Only - Other Item made in this project
Heritage Level II – Advanced (Over 4 years in the project) (SF71)
SF) A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit – 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 – Include pedigree charts/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.
SF) A102003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook – Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
SF) A102004 Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) 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. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
SF) A102006 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 project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
SF) A102007 4-H History Poster – Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
SF) A102008 Story or Illustration about a historical event.
SF) A102009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska, or Regional History.
SF) A102010 Other Historical Exhibits – Attach an explanation of historical importance.
SF) A102011 Exhibit Depicting the Importance of a Community or Nebraska Historic Landmark.
SF) A102012 Community Report documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
SF) A102013 Historic Collection- displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches
SF) A102014 Video Documentary of a Family or a Community Event. Must be produced and edited by a 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.
SF) 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.
SF) 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.
SF) A102017 Special Events Scrapbook – A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal family special event, such as trip, family reunion, etc.
C) A102901 County Only - Other Item made in this project
C) A102902 County Only - Other Item made in this project