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Curious about the Scopes Trial? Meet Dr. Edward Larson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, March 22 in Dayton as he ties the trial to today’s headlines. Visit www.scopes...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsWilliam Jennings Bryan: Bryan was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state who argued for the prosec...
Pulitzer Prize-winner to kick off Scopes CentennialCurious about the Scopes Trial? Meet Dr. Edward Larson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, March 22 in Dayton as he ties the trial to tod...
Scopes Trial intrigues the worldYesterday’s history, today’s headlines. Visit Dayton, TN, in July to see where it all started. For more information check out www.rheahe...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsJury verdict: In only nine minutes, the jury found John T. Scopes guilty of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act by teaching evolution at Rh...
Who should make educational decisions?Who gets to make decisions about a child’s education and health? The parents or the state? The U.S. has been debating that question sinc...
Rick Dye is key to the Scopes Trial Play, both in front ... Over the years, Rick Dye has held several roles connected to the Scopes Trial Play & Heritage Days. He has been president of the Rhea He...
Rhea County Commission Meeting Agenda 2.18.2025RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PRAYER PLE...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsLive broadcast: The 1925 Scopes trial was the first trial to be broadcast live on the radio. Quin Ryan from WGN radio in Chicago covered...
Love was in the air during the spring of 1925If it weren’t for a “beautiful blonde,” the world-famous Scopes Trial might never have happened. After the school year was over that May...
Was the Scopes Trial a landmark case or a publicity stunt?Publicity stunt, serious case, something else? Hear Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Edward J. Larson speak about the Scopes Trial o...
Who gets to decide what students learn?Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson has introduced legislation to allow public schools to deny enrollment to undocumented children, settin...