Stroll through historic Fishtown on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 to watch artists capture this iconic site. A reception, open to the public, will be held on Sunday, June 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 at Main Street Gallery.
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“Fishtown: Leland, Michigan’s Historic Fishery” published by the Fishtown Preservation Society (FPS) has just been named a 2013 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
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Shop early for Fishtown gifts, including the much-loved “Fisherman Santa in Fishtown.” Look inside for details!
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The Fishtown Festival, part of the 2012 Leland Heritage Celebration, was a wonderful day! Thanks to all of this year’s visitors, supporters, partner organizations, volunteers and sponsors. We hope you had a great time (including enjoying a bowl of whitefish chowder!), while helping to preserve Fishtown. For photos and highlights, see below. Don’t forget to [...]
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Bill Carlson, who has operated the historic fishery in Leland’s Fishtown since the late 1960’s, and his wife, Jennifer, have sold the business to the fifth generation of the Carlson family. The Carlsons have been fishing out of Leland since the early 1900’s. The buyer is a new enterprise organized by Nels Carlson, Bill’s nephew, [...]
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The next time you are in Fishtown look for one of Fishtown Preservation’s new self-guided walking tours. The tours will be available year round at the Wayfinding Station in front of the small smokehouse
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Painting Fishtown has long been a Leland tradition, thanks to the long history of the Old Art Building.
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