• 379 2nd Ave Dayton, TN 37321

  • 423-775-9847

    • Main Street Dayton
    Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation

    Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation

    423-680-9896
    www.rheaheritage.com

    Mon 9:00am- 2:00pm
    Tue 9:00am- 2:00pm
    Wed 9:00am- 2:00pm
    Thu 9:00am- 2:00pm

    The Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation exists to celebrate the history, heritage and culture of R

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    Scopes Trial Play: Destiny in Dayton
    2:00 PM EDT, Jul 19, 2025
    Dayton, TN
    Centennial celebration of the 1925 Scopes Evolution Trial
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    July 16, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYToday’s high temperature in Dayton hits 97.2ºF, making this the trial’s hottestday. However, the day of the trial that felt the hottest ...
    Rhea County mayor welcomes county officials, residents a... Rhea County is spending $360,000 of state and local funds to refurbish the main courtroom in the Rhea County Courthouse, as well as the ...
    Most Nokian Tyres Summer Nights performances rained outSteady rain throughout June forced the cancellation of three of the four Friday nights concerts. Joe C. DeVille got to put on his full s...
    Scopes Trial Play cast plays to packed housesAll four performances of "Destiny in Dayton" were sold out for the centennial anniversary of the 1925 Scopes Trial Play.

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