March 13, 1925, THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORY

Last Updated 3/10/2025


March 13

After hours of heated debate and professions of faith, the Tennessee Senate passes the Butler Bill on a vote of 24 to 6. The Butler Act was the Tennessee law preventing teaching evolution in the public schools that John T. Scopes was accused of violating.


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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