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Events
Throughout the balance of 2024 and through 2025, we will be celebrating the Scopes Trial Centennial in a variety of ways. We invite you to participate in as many of these events as possible. Check the website and our social media links (Facebook and Instagram) regularly for updates.
Centennial Exhibit at Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum
The museum will display a special collection of historic items during the Scopes100 Centennial.
Student Visits to Courthouse & Museum
Rhea County’s historic courthouse offers a unique and convenient educational experience for students.
March 18-20: How It Started (and Why?)
Junior high and high school students can enjoy a one-hour play, followed by a lecture & tour.
March 21-22: Centennial Kickoff Event
Scopes Trial Centennial Kick-Off Dinner,
Breakfast and Lecture Discussion
April 17: College Debate at the Courthouse
Join us for an engaging debate featuring two talented students from the Bryan College Debate Team on Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 PM.
May 5-10: 78th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Join us for the 78th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival from May 5-10, 2025, with the exciting theme "The Great Berry Debate!"
July 11-12: Heritage Days
Booths and displays on the grounds of the historic Rhea County Courthouse will offer educational and entertaining information.
July 11-12: Destiny in Dayton Drama
Local production of original dramatization of the Scopes Trial.
Destiny in Dayton at the Rhea County Courthouse.
July 11-12: Visit Historic Buttram Cemetery
View burials of several notable personages who played a role in the Scopes Trial.
July 16-17: Evolving Conflict: Scopes at 100
Hear more than one viewpoint presented by experts in their disciplines, and get the opportunity to interact with the presenters.
July 18-19: Antique Autos on Display
Step back in time with a special display of antique automobiles from the era of the 1925 Scopes Trial.
July 18-19: Visit Historic Buttram Cemetery
View burials of several notable personages who played a role in the Scopes Trial.
July 18-19: Destiny in Dayton Drama
Local production of original dramatization of the Scopes Trial.
Destiny in Dayton at the Rhea County Courthouse.
July 19: Commemorative Tree Dedication and Oral History Program
Join members of Scopes Trial families as they dedicate a commemorative tree on the courthouse lawn in recognition of the trial centennial.
July 19: Play and Dinner
Dinner with cast and crew of Destiny in Dayton.
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