What Life Was Like During the Scopes Trial
Sunday, July 13, 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Historic Rhea County Courthouse Courtroom and Courthouse Lawn
Silent films free to public on a first-come/first serve basis.
Spend the day traveling back to the year 1925 and walk into the world of those local residents who attended the trial of John Scopes. See a collection of circa 1915-1925 vintage automobiles at the historic courthouse which were likely parked around its grounds. Attend one or more showings of silent films of the day in the courtroom where John Scopes was brought to trial. View the advertising art of the most popular commercial products available to consumers at the time of the trial.
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