http://www.nps.gov/fovaThis feed provides the latest news and web content from Fort Vancouver National Historic Siteen-USCopyright 2007 Fort Vancouver National Historic Sitegreg_shine@nps.govgreg_shine@nps.govMon, 26 Mar 2007 05:20:31 GMThttp://www.nps.gov/fova/parknews/victorian-craft-demonstrations-featured-at-mcloughlin-house.htmThe National Park Service at the McLoughlin House Unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site announces the continuation of its popular public program series highlighting and demonstrating Victorian-era ladies' handwork and crafts. The March program will feature Berlin Wool Work. This grandmother of needlepoint was extremely popular in the 1800s, and it was one of the first crafts to make fine needlework available to ordinary people. The program will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the McLoughlin House. For more information, click on the link above.{d231d966-78d7-e5ea-a792-9273b995fdd5}Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:18:57 GMThttp://www.nps.gov/fova/parknews/proposed-fee-increase-open-for-public-comment.htmA fee increase is proposed for Fort Vancouver NHS and the public is welcoe to send in comments. The proposed rates would increase from $3 to $5 for an individual 16 or older to visit the reconstructed fort, and $5 to $10 for a family visit. The National Park Service is interested in public comments on the proposed increase. We would like to hear from you by April 30, 2007. Comment forms are available at the Visitor Center and fort site. Comments can be e-mailed directly to the park through the link on the park website at: http://www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm. Comments can also be mailed to: Superintendent, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 612 E. Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. (Attention: Fee Proposal Comments). For more information, you can also view the Press Release at: http://www.nps.gov/fova/parknews/proposed-fee-increase-open-for-public-comment.htm.{61096cf7-e3d7-7f70-1cd5-e8645d7157c8}Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:20:31 GMT