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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:

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Lauren Jescovitch of Michigan Sea Grant made a sto Lauren Jescovitch of Michigan Sea Grant made a stop in Fishtown today with the MI Fresh Fish trailer! We can't wait to share all the great materials she brought for us to help raise awareness of Michigan fish and local producers.
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https://www.michiganseagrant.org/michigan-fresh-fish/
Art Shanty is excited to welcome @angelazybell to Art Shanty is excited to welcome @angelazybell  to Fishtown this week! 
Angela has been at her craft since her teens starting with pastels and graphite. Working with mostly acrylics now, the light she captures in each piece is captivating. 
Her talents don't stop with painting, you can also find her playing her Martin guitar and singing at open mic nights in the area and maybe even at the Art Shanty! 
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https://www.angelazybell.com/
New hat colors just delivered to the Fishtown Welc New hat colors just delivered to the Fishtown Welcome Center!
It's never too late to plan a fishing trip! Shout It's never too late to plan a fishing trip! Shout out to Captain Bill Stephenson of @FishBilly Charters , who docks in the heart of Fishtown. Our summer intern Jordan Evans, joined Bill on a trip this summer. To learn about her story visit the link in the bio.
To create your own, check out FishBilly Charters website: https://www.fishbillycharters.com/
#fishon
@carolyndamstraart is back in Fishtown at the Art @carolyndamstraart is back in Fishtown at the Art Shanty this week! She brought beautiful pieces from areas you'll be sure to recognize. Your home needs some original artwork of your favorite place in northern Michigan, and Carolyn has it - Make sure to stop in. Carolyn is here until September 25th!
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https://www.carolyndamstra.com/
Always fun to catch the Joy coming in! #commercial Always fun to catch the Joy coming in!
#commercialfishing 
#whitefish
With the cooler weather making an appearance, we o With the cooler weather making an appearance, we only thought it appropriate to bring out the wonderful Santa in Fishtown by @roziep4art 
We have two sizes available at the Fishtown Welcome Center. 
16x20 giclée on canvas ~ $140 
8x8 on a board ~ $42
Beautiful photo taken by @jfwoods1996 of Janice Su Beautiful photo taken by @jfwoods1996 of Janice Sue at sunset from the @thecoveleland deck last night.
#fishtownforever
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