Eighth-grade students at Coastal Middle School students tell you why Georgians should learn about the historical figure they portrayed in the 2017 Georgia Day Parade. In this short video, you will meet Abigail Minis, Nathanael Greene, George Whitefield, Mary Telfair, Mathilda Beasley, and Alice McKane.

Want to learn more about the historical figures featured in this video? Visit the Georgia Historical Society’s Featured Historical Figure pages. Don’t forget to click on additional featured historical figures.