Living History  - 
a project within the 4-H Shooting Sports Program 

Several options exist to accommodate the interests and skill level of any member in 4-H. 
Two popular approaches are: 

1.  Members create a character from any period in history by researching the time period, developing a persona, and acquiring a costume for that character.  4-H judging consists of a short interview where the member can share what he/she has learned, either as the historical character (first person), or telling about the historical character (third person) they've created.

2.  Members can choose to explore and develop a specific skill or craft and the tools associated with it to complete the goals of their project. Judging again involves an interview where the member can share what he/she has learned about that skill or craft and the time period they have chosen to research. 

4-H members choosing the living history project must have access to a Living History instructor, or attend Living History meetings with a certified instructor... An instructor can become certified by attending a Shooting Sports Instructor Training weekend and completing training in the Living History discipline and youth development.

Anyone interested in doing a Living History project should contact their local extension office 
and inquire about Living History through 4-H Shooting Sports...

To join 4-H - contact your local extension office
in Holmes County - call 330-674-3015

Our local Living History instructors are: 

Mr. Joe Gnizak - 330-378-4145 
- Amazing Graze 4-H 

Mr. Paul Markel - 330-674-6500  

Our Shooting Sports Coordinators are:

 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lang: 330-378-3865  
Holmes County Shooting Sports 4-H club