Scopes Trial Fun Facts
Evolution law mothballed: Although no other teacher was ever prosecuted for teaching evolution in Tennessee, the Butler Act would stay on the books for 42 years, only being repealed in 1967.
Fiction rather than history: Inherit the Wind is a parable that fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means to discuss McCarthyism and censorship in 1950s America.Very little of the play or film is historically accurate. For a historically accurate rendition of the trial, come watch Destiny in Dayton, a stage play performed in the original Scopes Trial courtroom. For more information, visit Scopes100.com.
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...
