Scopes Trial Fun Facts
Jury verdict: In only nine minutes, the jury found John T. Scopes guilty of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act by teaching evolution at Rhea Central High School.
Technicality: The Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the verdict on a technicality and dismissed the case. Circuit Judge John Raulston set Scopes’s fine at $100, but Tennessee law required the jury to set any fines over $50.
Scopes Trial Festival concludes with successful matineé ... The final day of the Scopes Trial Play & Festival was a success. About 140 people showed up for Dinner with the Cast held at Dayton City...
Scopes Trial Festival concludes with successful matineé ... The final day of the Scopes Trial Play & Festival was a success. About 70 people showed up for Dinner with the Cast held at Dayton City ...
Let’s all go to the Scopes Trial Play!Just two performances left this year of the Scopes Trial Play, "Destiny in Dayton." Last weekend's performances were well attended, and ...
Rhea County Heritage DaysThe Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation offered a variety of activities, demonstrations and entertainments in connection with the Scop...
