The Scopes Monkey Trial: Evolution on Trial

Dayton, Tennessee. We have heard some bizarre topics here on Hometown History, but this case grew into a national debate. The debate began back in the 1920s, and we still don't have an answer that everybody agrees on. In today's episode, we're looking at the Scopes Monkey Trial, which turns out to be a riveting case orchestrated by just three people in Dayton. The name is as intriguing as the case. TIMELINE 1870: When she was about seven years old, her parents separated. 1880: when a wealthy childless family in Rowan learned of her situation. 1886: she meets this mysterious man that I mentioned earlier, Edwards, Arts, and possibly Holmes. 1910: Lauren, along with his wife Lucille, took a leap of faith and moved to Dayton, Ohio. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Dayton is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 130 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 175 (Athens, Tennessee) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy