A Special Connection
Tara Novak, Fishtown Preservation’s first intern, came to Fishtown for the first time almost twenty years ago. Her father brought her here, and it helped them form “a special connection.”
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Help Fishtown Catch $10,000!
Historic Fishtown has been nominated for the Dwell Magazine Preservation award. Your vote will help to award $10,000 to Fishtown Preservation!
Winter in Fishtown
Erhardt Peters was a prolific and talented photographer in the Ludington and Leelanau areas throughout much of the 20th century.
Two Fish Leland
Discover authentic art, uplifting gifts and an uncommon experience at Two Fish Gallery, Two Fish II and Two Fish Stay.
An Old Salt in Freshwater Fishtown
We’re happy to share a few photos of George Cook, one of Fishtown’s most colorful fishermen.
Our Fishtown Summer 2011 Video!
We’d like to thank the Academy… No, wait, we’d like to thank YOU!
A Video of Fishing Aboard the Joy
In April of last year, photographer Meggen Watt spent a day fishing aboard Fishtown’s tug Joy. Meggen has prepared a video for an up-close look at fishing “in action.”
When Pentwater Had a Fishtown
We’re back with more photos of moments and faces from Pentwater’s commercial fishing world. You won’t find any trace of this fishing life along Pentwater’s shores today. That’s why we preserve Fishtown: it’s both a place and a way of life.