A few more tickets left
A second performance of the Scopes Trial play “Destiny in Dayton” has sold out, leaving a few more tickets available for the July 18 and 19 shows. All tickets for the July 11 and 12 events have been sold.
“We’re excited at the response to the Centennial production of ‘Destiny in Dayton,’ and are delighted to welcome guests to the newly renovated courtroom,” said Rick Dye, president of Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation.
“Destiny in Dayton” is a dramatization of the Scopes Trial with dialogue taken from the trial transcript, presented in the courtroom where the Trial was held in 1925.
In addition, the character Nellie Kenyon, portraying a reporter who covered the Trial, acts as a narrator using words the original Nellie wrote when reporting on the case.
“We have two more shows with seating available on July 18 and 19,” Dye said. “That Friday show has fewer than 40 seats available. On Saturday, the play ticket includes the cost of Dinner with the Cast—a family-style meal served under tents on the courthouse lawn. During the meal, Scenic City Sound, a Big Band from Chattanooga will entertain with period music.”
Tickets for both shows are available at www.rheaheritage.com/scopes-trial-play/
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Jul 24, 2026
7:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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Jul 25, 2026
2:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
