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. Please note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H members 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 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.
Exhibits must include Name, County, Age, and Past Experience (years in Explore Your Heritage projects) on back of exhibit.
All entries must include documentation. When writing documentation ask yourself and think about how does this relate to my heritage or is it important? Examples of documentation: birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, identification of individuals included I the exhibit, or stories related to the subject of the exhibit.
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Please see General Information for more details.
All 4-H members are limited to one (1) exhibit per entry number and four (4) exhibits per project.
Scoresheets and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
LEVEL 1: Beginning (1-4 years in project), CLASSES (Scoresheet SF71 for all classes)
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
A101001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
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 are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or 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 - A scrapbook relating to 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member - no club project. If multiple books are 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.
A101008 Story or Illustration about a historical event.
A101009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History
A101010 Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of historical importance.
A101011 Family Traditions Book - Exhibitor 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 - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101014 4-H Member Scrapbook- Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books included in the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101015 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.
LEVEL 2: Advanced (over 4 years in project), CLASSES (Scoresheet SF71 for all classes)
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
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 the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - 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. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
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.
A102006 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be the work of individual 4-H member - no club project. If multiple books included in the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102007 4-H History Poster - 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 Exhibits - 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 inches x 28 inches).
A102014 Video Documentary of a Family or a Community Event. Must be produced and edited by
4-H member. Must be entered as a DVD or USB.
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 the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A102016 4-H Member Scrapbook- Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books included in the exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
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.