Division J-28
4-H Historical/Family Heritage
Special Exhibit Class

PURPOSE: This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and to focus on 4-H history and family heritage. Emphasis is also provided for an intergenerational focus. Participants (youth and adults) are encouraged to learn and share more about the history of 4-H in Iowa and/or their family heritage. This class is designed and intended to provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers and adults to form a team in planning and developing an exhibit to share together learning related to 4-H history and heritage.

Special Exhibit Guidelines

1. Each county may enter two (2) exhibits in this class. If two exhibits are selected, at least one (1) must be a 4-H history/4-H heritage exhibit.
2. The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience planned and completed by one or more 4-H’ers, of eligible exhibitor age, with one or more adult(s).
3. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done, through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined jointly by all the participating 4-H’ers and adults.
4. Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.
5. The exhibit should include the following information:
   • What was the goal(s)? Include for both 4-H’er and adult participant(s).
   • How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?
   • What responsibilities did each participant, youth and adult, involved in the learning experience complete?
   • What was the learning of this experience for each individual? This might include what you learned about working with each other.
   • What were the benefits of this experience for the participants (youth/adults/together)?
   • What plans do you have to continue this interest?
6. Exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc. to be eligible for Iowa State Fair entry.

Class 811L, 4-H Historical/Family Heritage — Any exhibit by one or more 4-H’ers with one or more adult(s) which is an outgrowth of a goal identified by the participants. Topics might be related to the history of: 4-H, a 4-H project, educational experience, activity, family heritage, Iowa, etc.