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Non Sibi, Sed Aliis
Not for Self, But for Others
The Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Trustees is a recognition as old as Georgia and is today the highest honor the state can confer. In conjunction with the Governor’s Office, the Georgia Historical Society reestablished the Georgia Trustees to recognize Georgians whose accomplishments and community service reflect the highest ideals of the founding body of Trustees.
Learn more about the Georgia Trustees.
The 2026 Trustees Gala
Save the date for the 2026 Trustees Gala! On April 18, 2026, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS), Office of the Governor, and leaders from across our state will come together for the induction of the 2026 Georgia Trustees. The elegant evening will include an inspiring conversation with the new Trustees—two exemplary Georgians whose history-making accomplishments and service reflect the original Trustees’ philosophy of Non Sibi, Sed Aliis, “Not for Self, but for Others.”
2024-2025 Georgia History Festival Sponsors
Thank you to all of our supporters who make the educational mission and year-round programming of the Georgia Historical Society possible!
For information on Georgia History Festival sponsorship and Host Committee opportunities, please contact Ashley Rainge-Shields or 912.651.2125, ext. 116.
A Nation of Laws: Courts and the Foundation of Freedom
Each year, GHS selects a significant topic in Georgia’s history as the focus of the Festival’s educational programs and resources. As we approach the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States, GHS programs, resources, and publications explore the vital role that democratic institutions play in sustaining a republican form of government.
The 2025-2026 focus of study will be, A Nation of Laws: Courts and the Foundation of Freedom. From online and in-person programs and events for the public to new classroom resources and teacher training opportunities, the 2025-2026 Georgia History Festival will explore from a historical perspective the vital role of an independent judiciary in maintaining the separation of powers and the rule of law, while ensuring a just and orderly society where all people are equal before the law and no one is above it. We will explore the original design for the three branches of government in lawmaking as laid out by the Constitution, focusing on the specific role of the judicial branch at the local, state, and federal levels. This focus of study, aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, will support students’ understanding of the role and impact of an independent judiciary in Georgia and American history.
