Scopes Trial Fun Facts
Trial atmosphere: The trial was festive, with over 600 spectators in the courtroom and more than 1,000 on the courthouse lawn.
The telegraph trial: Thousands of miles of telegraph wire were strung between Dayton, TN, and Chattanooga, Twenty-two temporary telegraphists were hired to work the wires, and they transmitted more than 2 million words about the trial. For more information, visit Scopes100.com.
Bryan College debaters argue the merits of school choiceThe Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation will host a debate featuring two students from the Bryan College Debate Team onThursday, April...
Scopes Trial intrigues the worldYesterday’s history, today’s headlines. Visit Dayton, TN, in July to see where it all started. For more information check out Scopes100....
Rhea Heritage officials named parade grand marshalsTom Davis and Rick Dye
Science, religion and Scopes: Conflict and cooperationThe “Great Commoner,” William Jennings Bryan, an outspoken proponent of the historic Christian faith, and the “Great Agnostic,” Clarence...
Scopes Trial Play: Destiny in DaytonRead More
Jul 11, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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Jul 12, 2025
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1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
