Scopes Trial
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Heard Libraries exhibit marks Scopes anniversary, 150 years of evolution at Vanderbilt
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will mark the centennial anniversary of the landmark Scopes trial with a new exhibit at Vanderbilt’s Central Library. Celebrating 150 Years of Evolution at Vanderbilt is on view in the Central Library second-floor gallery until mid-November 2025. Read MoreJul 21, 2025
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Examining the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial 100 years later; Dialogue Vanderbilt to host events
Dialogue Vanderbilt will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Scopes 'Monkey' trial with a series of events starting on Feb. 11. The case, which riveted nations across the world in 1925, involved Tennessee high school teacher John T. Scopes, who was accused of teaching the theory of evolution in his classroom—a violation of state law. Read MoreJan 27, 2025