125 YEARS OF NEW ENGLAND 4-H

Help Put New England 4-H History on the Map

This project uses GIS to collect, organize, and visualize the people, places, projects, and memories that have helped shape 4-H communities. Explore the map and help add another story to the record.

Illustrated map of New England with a 4-H clover
GIS • Mapping • 4-H • Community
Three simple steps

How You Can Help

Anyone connected to 4-H can help document a meaningful part of its history.

1

Find a Story

Look for a memorable person, place, club, event, project, photograph, or milestone from your local 4-H community.

2

Check the Details

Gather the who, what, when, where, why, evidence, impact, and permission to share the materials.

3

Share It

Submit the information and encourage another 4-H member or county to contribute.

What Belongs on the Map?

If it shaped 4-H in your community, it belongs in the record.

  • Camps and fairgrounds
  • Meeting places and Extension offices
  • Leaders and volunteers
  • Early clubs, projects
  • Photographs, artifacts, and records
  • Oral histories and community memories
  • Important accomplishments and local impact
Impact

Why This Matters

Mapping history makes local stories easier to discover and gives future generations a way to learn from the people and communities that came before them.

  • Connects generations
  • Preserves important local history
  • Honors volunteers and community leaders
  • Introduces young people to GIS and digital mapping
  • Turns technology into a service for real communities
Every story adds another piece to the larger picture of 4-H and the communities it has served.
Take action

Ways YOU can Support the Mission

Choose an action that fits you and help preserve New England's 4-H History.

Share a Story

Have a verified historical story or local 4-H memory? Add it to the project.

Open the map →

Become a County Champion

Help identify stories and encourage other members, families, and leaders to participate.

Get involved →

Interview Someone

Talk with a 4-H member, volunteer, leader, alumni, or community member and preserve their memories.

Submit a story →

Share the Project

Invite your county, club, or family to take part.

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Timeline Map

Take a stroll down memory lane with our interactive slider map.

Timeline Map →
Quality guide

Strong Submissions Include

Good historical entries are specific, supported by evidence, and respectful of the people whose stories are being shared.

  • The five W's: who, what, when, where, and why
  • Photographs or historical documents
  • Newspaper articles, programs, or other published evidence
  • County or club records
  • Awards, letters, and verified memories
  • Permission to share personal photographs or private records
  • Accurate, respectful, community-centered storytelling
Only share materials you are authorized to use. Ask for permission before submitting personal photographs, recordings, names, or private documents.

One clover at a time.

Explore the map, discover the history around you, and help preserve the 4-H experiences that deserve to be remembered.

Explore the 4-H History Map
New England Project Leader

Sai Hitesh Vuppala

National 4-H GIS Leadership Team, Massachusetts

4-H 125 GIS Project

Contact me with any queries or reach out to your local 4-H educator to make sure your county is properly represented!


Email: hiteshvuppala@national4hgeospatialteam.us