Superintendents: Kristy Hattan, Jill Hattan, Tammy Wollen, Brandy Wollen, Susan Holland and Beverlee Keller
ONLY 1 ENTRY PER CLASS NUMBER PER 4-H MEMBER.
Please note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H member’s own risk. 4-H staff is not responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
Displays should not be larger than 22 inches high x 28 inches wide. Pictures and other hanging items must have a wire hanger for display purposes. Collections should be securely displayed 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, how does this relate to my heritage and why is it important? Examples of documentation are birth, death and marriage dates, identification of individuals in the exhibit or stories related to the exhibit.
- Special Award to Top Heritage Exhibit
Any Heritage class may be an America’s 250th Anniversary theme exhibit!
LEVEL 1: BEGINNING
- Premiums: Purple $3; Blue $2; Red $1; White $0
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 2–3 generations of 1 family line, expanding each year. If multiple books 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 — scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member, no club projects. If multiple books 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 — scrapbook depicting 4-H member’s 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 exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
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.
A101015 Special Events Scrapbook — 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
- Premiums: Purple $4; Blue $3; Red $2; White $0
A102001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit — entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc. 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 2–3 generations of 1 family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in 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 — 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.
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.
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.
A102016 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.
A102017 Special Events Scrapbook — scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.