The Georgia History Festival is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of thousands of students statewide. Beginning with the new school year in September, a variety of public programs, exhibits, events, and educational resources bring history to life for students of all ages and encourage Georgians to explore the richness and diversity of our state’s past. In addition to new online and in-person programming, the Festival includes popular annual events like the Colonial Faire and Muster living-history program held at Wormsloe State Historic Site, Super Museum Sunday, the Georgia Day Expo, and the elegant Trustees Gala.
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.
View the official Georgia History Festival brochure.
