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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:

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
Register early = a chance to win All early-bird r Register early = a chance to win

All early-bird registrants to the Fishtown 5K are entered in monthly drawings for a chance to win special prizes donated by Fishtown Preservation (FPS) and local businesses. 

Next drawing will be held tomorrow morning April 1st—NO FOOLIN 🤣 The sooner you register, the more chances you have of winning! So make sure to sign up by midnight tonight. Registration link in bio

Tomorrows drawing is offered by FPS— a gift basket of everything you need to show your love of Fishtown and Leelanau county, including a beautiful blue stone discovered during the Ice House renovation.

We’ll announce the winner right here, on social media. Subsequent drawings will be held at the beginning of May, and June.
This might be one of the first spring paintings of This might be one of the first spring paintings of Fishtown. Brenda (of Brenda J Clark Gallery), thank you for capturing Fishtown in all of its seasons!
Making progress on the snow melting and the bright Making progress on the snow melting and the bright blue sky has us dreaming of summer.
❤ from Fishtown
Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition, and local knowledge at the Leland Cultural Campus Trivia Night! 

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, at 7:00 PM at the Old Art Building, 111 S. Main St., Leland, MI, for an evening dedicated to the history, culture, and quirks of Leelanau County.

This free event offers a chance to enjoy friendly trivia competition, beer, wine and snacks, with prizes for the top team. Whether you have deep knowledge of Leelanau or just enjoy a good challenge, come test your skills and connect with others in the community.

Put together a team of up to 6 people and register. Registration is required, as space is limited. To reserve your spot, call (231) 256-9152 or use the link - IN BIO

Presented by the Old Art Building, Leelanau Historical Society, Leland Township Library and Fishtown Preservation Society. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Fishtown weathers another storm—and as always, the Fishtown weathers another storm—and as always, the sun returns☀️
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