Heritage

Superintendents: Leanne Bird, Becky Krueger

Jr. Superintendent: Hope Krueger

# of Entries: Two per class

Premium: Purple $3.25; Blue $2.50; Red $1.75; White - $1.25

General Information: 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. 

• Exhibits entered at own risk. We are not responsible for loss or damage to any items in this division. 
• Entry Description: Displays should not be larger than 22" x 28" wide. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”. All entries must include name, county, age and past experience (years in project) on back of exhibit. All entries must include documentation. When writing documentation 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 receive a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.

Heritage, Division 101 Classes

Level 1 Beginner (1-4 years in project)

• *A101-001 - Heritage Poster or Flat exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
• *A101-002 - 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.
• *A101-003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Entry should depict history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
• *A101-004 - Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures Showing Family History - Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
• *A101-005 - 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.
• *A101-006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
• *A101-007 – 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
• *A101-008 - Story or Illustration about a Historical Event.
• *A101-009 - Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History.
• *A101-010 - Other Historical Exhibit - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
• *A101-011 - Family Traditions Book - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
• *A101-012 - Family Traditions Exhibit - Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
• *A101-013 – 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.
• *A101-014 - 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
• *A101-015 - Special Events Scrapbook – A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress, CWF or a personal or family special event such as a trip, family reunion, etc.

Heritage, Division 102 Classes

Level 2 Advanced (over 4 years in project)

• *A102-001 - Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
• *A102-002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond 2-3 generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
• *A102-003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Entry should depict history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
• *A102-004 - Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures Showing Family History - Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
• *A102-005 - 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 themself or other family member, family cookbook, etc.
• *A102-006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
• *A102-007 - 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
• *A102-008 - Story or Illustration about a Historical Event.
• *A102-009 - Book Review about Local Nebraska or Regional History.
• *A102-010 - Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
• *A102-011 - Exhibit Depicting the Importance of a Community or Nebraska Historic Landmark.
• *A102-012 - Community Report - documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
• *A102-013 - Historic Collection - displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22" x 28".
• *A102-014 - Video Documentary of a Family or a Community Event - Must be produced/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 link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
• *A102-015 - 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.
• *A102-016 - 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.
• *A102-017 - 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.

An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.