Explore Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History at the Maine Historical Society

The Maine Historical Society is hosting an exhibition titled 'Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History' from September 10, 2024 to May 17, 2025. This showcase delves into 300 years of Maine's influential vegetarian past, from the early 19th-century Grahamism movement to the innovations in food processing that brought plant-based foods to households across the country. Maine residents were early adopters of vegetarianism, advocating for its health benefits and spreading the word through publications.

The exhibition also highlights key figures in Maine's vegetarian history, such as Ellen G. White and the Nearings, who promoted plant-based diets as ideal for humans. Co-curated by Avery Yale Kamila and John Babin, this showcase offers a compelling look at Maine's vegetarian heritage. Visitors are encouraged to explore this untold story and pick up a companion booklet of essays available at the Maine Historical Society museum store.