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.
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.