Scopes Trial Fun Facts
William Jennings Bryan: Bryan was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state who argued for the prosecution.
Clarence Darrow: Darrow was the foremost defense attorney in America and well known for the Leopold and Loeb murder case. He represented Scopes along with two ACLU attorneys. For more information, visit Scopes100.com.
May 9, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYAfter being arrested by deputy sheriff Perry Swafford (1897-1949), Scopes is formally charged with violating the Butler Act, but is neve...
Kids enjoy Rhea Heritage boothHundreds of children and their parents stopped by the Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation booth at Monday’s Kids’ Night festivities du...
May 5, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYSeveral of Dayton’s civic leaders meet in Robinson’s Drug Store—the cultural center of Dayton—and begin planning a show-trial to test th...
May 4, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYSeveral newspapers in Tennessee report that the ACLU is “looking for a Tennessee teacher who is willing to accept our services in testin...
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
2:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
