The New York State Canal Corporation is distributing posters, created by Dr. Tyler Nordgren, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Beginning August 1, they will be offered at no charge to the public at 106 locations across the New York State Canal System while supplies last.
“We are thrilled to offer this beautiful Erie Canal Bicentennial poster for free at locations across the Canal System as a part of our yearlong commemoration,” said New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton. “Created by the ever-talented Dr. Nordgren, this beautiful image is the visual embodiment of 200 years of the Erie Canal. From boating to outdoor recreation to the communities that emerged along the Canal’s banks – that are still so connected to the waterway today – it’s all here.”
Dr. Nordgren, an artist, author and astronomer, has designed many images to honor science and the environment, including one to commemorate the 2024 solar eclipse for I LOVE NY. Dr. Tyler Nordgren said, “Every time I’ve ridden my bike, or gone kayaking on the Erie Canal, I’m swept back in time to a view of America where life traveled at the speed of horse, boat, and bicycle. It deserves to be an All-American tourist destination as famous as driving Route 66 in the desert Southwest or seeing Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. Creating this poster is my love letter to this slice of Americana that is still here waiting to be explored.”
Posters are available while supplies last at the following area libraries: Hoag Library in Albion; Seymour Library in Brockport; Newman Riga Library in Churchville; Greece Public Library; Hamlin Public Library; Community Free Library in Holley; Chili Public Library; Gates Public Library; Ogden Farmers’ Library in Spencerport.
A PDF of the poster, available for download, can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mt6ahy4m.
2025 marks the 201st consecutive season of navigation along the canal system and the bicentennial of the opening of the original Erie Canal on October 26, 1825. Supported by the Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission, the canal corridor from Albany to Buffalo is bustling with events this year ranging from concerts to festivals to theater performances and more. As communities and organizations come together to commemorate this milestone, information on all these happenings can be found on an interactive calendar hosted by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor at https://eriecanalway.org/explore/events.
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