General Instructions: Heritage
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 member’s own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
Displays: 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.
Label: Exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE & PAST EXPERIENCE (years in Explore your Heritage project) on back of exhibit.
Documentation: All entries must include documentation. When writing documentation ask yourself and 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.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage.
Division 101
—Level One: Beginning (1-4 years in project)—
*Class A101001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
*Class 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.
*Class A101003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
*Class A101004 Framed Family Photos Framed family groupings (or individuals) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by written explanation.
*Class A101005 Other Exhibit(s) 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.
*Class 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.
*Class A101007 4-H History Poster Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
*Class A101008 Story or Illustration About a Historical Event
*Class A101009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska, or Regional History
*Class A101010 Other Historical Exhibits Attach an explanation of historical importance.
*Class A101011 Family Traditions Book Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
*Class A101012 Family Traditions Exhibit Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
*Class 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.
*Class 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.
*Class A101015 Special Events Scrapbook A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as a Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.
Division 102
—Level Two: Advanced (Over 4 years in project)—
*Class A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
*Class A102002 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.
*Class A101003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
*Class A102004 Framed Family Photos Groupings (or individuals) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by written explanation.
*Class A102005 Other Exhibit(s) 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.
*Class 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.
*Class A102007 4-H History Poster Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
*Class A102008 Story or Illustration About a historical event.
*Class A102009 Book Review About local, Nebraska, or regional history.
*Class A102010 Other Historical Exhibits Attach an explanation of historical importance.
*Class A102011 Exhibit Depicting the importance of a community of Nebraska historic landmark.
*Class A102012 Community Report Documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
*Class A102013 Historic Collection Displayed securely and attractively in container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
*Class A102014 Video Documentary 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)
*Class 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.
*Class 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.
*Class A102017 Special Events Scrapbook A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as a Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.