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. 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. Exhibits 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) 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. 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) of 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.