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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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This year for Giving Tuesday, we are honoring all This year for Giving Tuesday, we are honoring all the ways that Fishtown helps us keep treasured memories. Please remember Fishtown on Giving Tuesday - November 29 * * #fishtownforever #givingtuesday2022
Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite gathering pl Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite gathering place! * * As we look back over the past year and see all that has happened in Fishtown—including the new fishery building and docks that have already welcomed thousands to explore all the sights and sounds along the Leland River—we’re feeling blessed. For the love that all of you have shown for Fishtown—THANK YOU!
Gorgeous day out there! Gorgeous day out there!
Meet Agnes, our Fishtown spokesfish with an announ Meet Agnes, our Fishtown spokesfish with an announcement! * * #fishtownforever #givingtuesday2022
Wind is so strong it's blowing the water up the ri Wind is so strong it's blowing the water up the river this morning🌬
Its trying really hard to be winter out there.❄️
When they close the dam for maintenance, the whole When they close the dam for maintenance, the whole vibe in Fishtown changes.
You could pretty much have the place to yourself.. You could pretty much have the place to yourself... ❤️from Fishtown
When zombies invaded Fishtown... 👀HAPPY HALLOW When zombies invaded Fishtown... 👀HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃 #thawofthedead
The October issue of Traverse Magazine includes a The October issue of Traverse Magazine includes a wonderful piece by Elizabeth Edwards with beautiful photos by Andy Wakeman; highlighting Fishtown and the work to not only save the place, but also the commercial fishing industry—that is at the heart of everything we do! Link to article in bio:
Late runner🐟 Late runner🐟
Come and see us at Art Shanty today and tomorrow 1 Come and see us at Art Shanty today and tomorrow 10am-4pm!
Don't forget the Art Shanty Showcase and Sale Octo Don't forget the Art Shanty Showcase and Sale October 20 – 21 in the lower level of the Fishtown Ice House. If you missed any of this year’s artists, or fell in love with some of their work this summer, be sure to stop into the Art Shanty Showcase, October 20 & 21, 11am – 4pm! For more info: link in bio
Just a reminder to pause and catch a sunset every Just a reminder to pause and catch a sunset every so often. ❤️From Fishtown
Another fishing season in the books. #joyoffishto Another fishing season in the books. #joyoffishtown #commercialfishing #fishtownforever
Come and see Leelanau Pottery Co. this week at Art Come and see Leelanau Pottery Co. this week at Art Shanty! Stephanie makes beach inspired, bubble glazed ceramics—and the cutest little pumpkins we've ever seen! AND she's inviting you to join in the fun! Class link in bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-3-mini-air-dry-clay-pumpkins-tickets-441090522627?aff=erelexpmlt * * Leelanau Pottery Co. will be at Art Shanty until Oct 17th.
The 2022 season of Art Shanty hosted 26 different The 2022 season of Art Shanty hosted 26 different artists, craftsmen, and makers—and each graciously donated one or more of their pieces to Fishtown Preservation Society to benefit our mission. The Art Shanty Showcase and fundraiser October 20 & 21 is the eclectic collection of these donated works as well as wonderful other work given to us in recent years to support the preservation of Fishtown. If you missed any of this year’s artists, or fell in love with some of their work this summer, be sure to stop into the Art Shanty, October 20 & 21 from 10am – 4pm! * * * https://www.fishtownmi.org/art-shanty/showcase/
Definitely felt like summer out there today– but Definitely felt like summer out there today– but that may be it for awhile🌧🌧🌧
Beautiful greeting coming into Fishtown this morni Beautiful greeting coming into Fishtown this morning!
We are excited to welcome back Carolyn Damstra to We are excited to welcome back Carolyn Damstra to Art Shanty this week! A painter of the landscapes and lakeshores, Carolyn captures all those "hidden gem spots" with all the different blues we have here in Michigan. She offers a nice range of price points — Take a piece of your "favorite place" home. Carolyn is in Fishtown until October 10th. @carolyndamstraart
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