On Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village presents an illustrated talk by adventurer Nick Buck recounting his experience traveling the Oregon Trail. In 2011, Nick, along with his brother, Rinker, and his faithful canine companion Olive Oyl set off from St. Joseph, Missouri to traverse the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail. Traveling in a covered wagon with the help of three mules, they arrived in Baker City, Oregon a little over three months later. Nick, a captivating speaker “entertaining as all get-out,” will share the ups and downs of his journey, through which we all can glimpse the experience of early pioneers. Darcel DeVou of Gray Public Library, which hosted Buck earlier this year, says, “I could have listened to him all night and his photographs were great!” This unique peek into an unforgettable American landscape is not to be missed.

Nick Buck has had as varied a career as one can imagine. Once a lighthouse keeper, commercial fishing boat engineer, and sleigh driver for ski resorts. At present, Nick is a self-employed carpenter specializing in historic restorations as well as ultra-modern construction. He is civically active, has directed summer camp programs, and sits on both the Newcastle planning board and the board of directors for Sky Line Farm, Maine's premier carriage museum. Carriages are a passion, as are theater and flying. Nick has acted on the stages of Maine’s coast for over thirty years and has his private pilot’s license.

Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay. The talk will take place inside the Museum’s 1847 Boothbay Town Hall.  Admission is free, a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information visit railwayvillage.org/events or call 633-4727.