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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:

Beautiful light—but it's got a bite to it out th Beautiful light—but it's got a bite to it out there!🥶
#coatsandhats
We’re thrilled to welcome newcomer to Art Shanty We’re thrilled to welcome newcomer to Art Shanty, photographer and artist Jamie Vaughn—the creative force behind @scenehappy!

Jamie’s mission? “To bring more JOY into the world by keeping your memories at hand.” Through her beautiful photography and thoughtfully crafted products—from classic prints to vibrant mugs, coasters, ornaments and cards—she invites us to pause, reflect, and smile. 

Come browse, meet Jamie, and take home a little happy! Jamie is at Art Shanty through September 8th.
Plenty of summer left in Fishtown—until tomorrow Plenty of summer left in Fishtown—until tomorrow anyway...
If you're in Fishtown this Labor Day, be sure to s If you're in Fishtown this Labor Day, be sure to stop by the Welcome Center and check out our amazing fish and tug mobiles—handmade by local artist and friend Wayne Wunderlich!

These whimsical pieces celebrate Fishtown’s fishing heritage, featuring the iconic commercial vessels Joy, Janice Sue, and Mary Ann. Some even include a little catch of the day—a whitefish or a chub! 🐟

No two are alike, and they won’t last long—swing by and grab yours while they’re here!
Doesn’t happen often, but we love to see it! Cap Doesn’t happen often, but we love to see it!
Captain of the Joy, Joel Petersen, and his wife Meggen were out on the water this week together—Meggen stepping in to crew while Joel’s father takes a well-deserved vacation. All hands on deck to make sure there’s fresh whitefish at @carlsonsfishery  for Labor Day weekend!

#commercialfishing #freshmichfish
Fabulous duo, Slip Stitch is back for the Labor Da Fabulous duo, Slip Stitch is back for the Labor Day holiday at Art Shanty!
This fun and whimsical collaboration between longtime friends Ana and Julie is not to be missed. Ana’s joyful pottery will brighten your day, while Julie’s creations—including the sock puppets of your dreams—are pure delight.
Catch Slipstitch in Fishtown now through September 1st!
Little choppy on the big water but a beautiful day Little choppy on the big water but a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
❤from Fishtown
A big sky and wind surfing kind of day in Fishtown A big sky and wind surfing kind of day in Fishtown.
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