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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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Registration is Required: Link for registration in bio or call the Leland Library 231-256-9152
Be part of the 18th Annual Fishtown 5K as a sponso Be part of the 18th Annual Fishtown 5K as a sponsor!

The Fishtown 5K has become a beloved summer tradition — drawing runners, families, and visitors into the heart of Historic Fishtown. Your sponsorship is not only a meaningful promotional opportunity, it also helps keep this historic waterfront accessible and vibrant for generations to come.

Businesses, organizations, and families are all welcome.

For more information, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities: Link in bio

Call 231-256-8878 OR email Summer at smeyer@fishtownmi.org
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‼️️️FISHTOWN ROCKS‼️ Registration for the 18th Ann ‼️️️FISHTOWN ROCKS‼️
Registration for the 18th Annual Friends of Fishtown 5K happening July 18th opens tomorrow—February 1st! 
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