Exhibits are entered at 4-Her'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 unless prior approval is given by Extension staff due to size of historical item. Exhibits must be labeled on the back with exhibitor’s name, age, county & years in Explore Your Heritage project. Entries must have documentation included (for example; birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, identification of individuals included in the exhibit or stories related to the subject of the exhibit). Bring only the book containing current year’s work. Scoresheets can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage.
Division 101: Beginning
A101001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation.
A101002 Family Genealogy/History Notebook must include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year.
A101003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A101004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) 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. 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 relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er no club project.
A101007 4-H History Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A101008 Story or Illustration about a historical event.
A101009 Book Review about local, Nebraska or regional history.
A101010 Other Historical Exhibit with attached explanation of item’s historical importance.
A101011 Family Traditions Book 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 relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian.
A101014 4-H Member Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history.
A101015 Special Events 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.
Division 102: Advanced
A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit may be pictures, posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A102002 Family Genealogy/History Notebook must include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year.
A102003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A102004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
A102005 Other Exhibit 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.
A102006 4-H History Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er - no club project.
A102007 4-H History Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A102008 Story or Illustration about a historical event.
A102009 Book Review about local, Nebraska or regional history.
A102010 Other Historical Exhibit attach an explanation of historical importance.
A102011 Exhibit depicting the importance of a community or Nebraska historic landmark.
A102012 Community Report documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
A102013 Historic Collection (displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22" x 28").
A102014 Video Documentary of a family or a community event. Must be produced and edited by 4-H member and submitted on a USB drive.
A102015 4-H Club/County Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian.
A102016 4-H Member Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history.
A102017 Special Events 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.