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Naturism wiki FAQ

  • Was Henry David Thoreau a naturist?

    Henry David Thoreau was a naturalist, abolitionist, poet, philosopher transcendentalist and author. His famous book Walden – Living in the Woods inspired several segments of the the naturist community including
    Anachro-Naturist or Anarchist Naturists.

    Thoreau’s philosophy love of the outdoors and interaction with nature aligns with naturist values though there isn’t any evidence he himself practiced public or social nudity

  • Who was the first black delegate to nudist convention in the United States?

    EJ Samuels was a delegate to the ASA West Convention