In recognition of the 293rd anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) premieres a new Georgia Day video today, marking Georgia Day 2026. Presented as part of GHS’s Georgia History Festival and the statewide US250 commemoration, this short, online, content-rich program explores the colony’s founding and early development.   
 
Featuring greetings from friends and leaders across the state, this all-ages presentation is aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence and includes classroom resources for varying grade levels connecting the video content to the Georgia History Festival theme. 

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 of our state’s past.
 
Each year, GHS selects a significant topic in Georgia’s history as the focus of the Festival’s educational programs and resources. As part of the statewide US250 commemoration, the 2025–2026 focus of study is A Nation of Laws: Courts and the Foundation of Freedom. Aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence, this focus supports students’ understanding of the role and impact of an independent judiciary in Georgia and American history. 
 
New classroom activities available on the GHS website complement the Georgia Day video and invite students to explore primary sources related to the colony’s founding, early development, and early governance. 

The 2026 Georgia Day video is sponsored by Norfolk Southern. A complete listing of Georgia History Festival programs and opportunities can be found at georgiahistoryfestival.org. 

For a complete list of Georgia History Festival sponsors and Host Committee, click here. 
 
For additional details about the Georgia Historical Society, please contact Keith Strigaro, Director of Public Relations and Communications, at 912.651.2125, ext. 153, or by email at kstrigaro@georgiahistory.com.