Scopes Trial Fun Facts

Last Updated 3/8/2025


The Scopes Trial ended as many people forecast and both prosecution and defense desired…with a guilty verdict even though Scopes privately could not recollect if he had actually taught macro evolution in the class he taught as a substitute. Judge John T. Raulston set the fine at $100, and many people volunteered to pay the fine, including the ACLU, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. The rest of the story is that while many people volunteered to pay Scopes' fine, there is no record that the fine was ever actually paid.

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...

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