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We Are Fishtown Preservation

What Is Fishtown

Fishtown is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats along the Leland River in Leland, Michigan. The heart of a commercial fishing village, Fishtown is where we can still see and feel a connection to the long tradition of Great Lakes maritime culture.

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What We Do

Fishtown Preservation Society exists to assure public access to Fishtown and to maintain its historical integrity, working waterfront, artifacts and stories through preservation, education and stewardship.

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You Can Help

Few places are as real as Fishtown. Here we can preserve a living link to a long Great Lakes maritime heritage, as well as to our own families and memories. We want to ensure that Fishtown remains alive for future generations. Your participation will make all the difference for Fishtown.

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Fishtown Preservation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that preserves and manages the Historic Fishtown site. For more info and to donate visit:

Despite the fog rolling in, Fishtown is welcoming Despite the fog rolling in, Fishtown is welcoming spring.  What better way to celebrate then grabbing a sandwich at the Village Cheese Shanty which opens tomorrow, April 17, at 9:00.  Tatum and Elias are ready to make you "Sandwiches All Day" so stop by and get yours. Insure you get a sandwich by preordering today until 4:00. 231-256-9141.
The rain clouds are rolling in for the next week, The rain clouds are rolling in for the next week, which makes us appreciate last night's sunset over Fishtown all the more.
Agnes pointing into the southwest wind in the clou Agnes pointing into the southwest wind in the cloudless blue sky, the pounding of water rushing over the dam, and the familiar smell of smoked fish drifting from the smokehouse -- are all signs that Fishtown is heading into spring.  The door to Carlson's Fishery is open and waiting for you to get your fresh fish.  Stop by tomorrow (4-10) and see Cassie and Emily for your first fish of the season!
We're pretty sure the grey skies coming towards us We're pretty sure the grey skies coming towards us are full of snow.
Spring warmth—Is that you hanging out beyond Whale Spring warmth—Is that you hanging out beyond Whaleback?!
CONGRATULATIONS to MICHAEL COTSONAS! Michael is t CONGRATULATIONS to MICHAEL COTSONAS!

Michael is the latest winner of our monthly drawing of a gift basket— all for just registering early for the Fishtown 5K! 
Early-bird registrants are entered in to a monthly drawings for a chance to win. Sign up early and you could be the next winner.

Next drawings will be held May 1, and June 2. The sooner you register, the more chances you have to win—REGISTER TODAY! Link in Bio
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