Art + History + Conservation

Hidden Creeks is a public art project within the City of Erie that focuses on the hidden waters of Mill Creek, buried beneath the city streets and buildings. Art will be installed along its path throughout the year, beginning in summer 2026. All art will be completed and installed by 2028.

A team of Erie County artists, historians, and environmental scientists has come together to tell the story of the Mill Creek Flood of 1915, the resulting Mill Creek Tube, and how the community can work together as environmental stewards to conserve and preserve our natural waters.