Since were on the subject of historic preservation, locals might find inspiration at the Period Rooms at the DAR Museum (I mentioned in a previous post) and the Darnall's Chance House in Upper Marl...

Here's a link to the rooms http://www.dar.org/omni/virtualtours/museum/index.html And there's a Christmas Open House at th...

Has AT ever done a post about the Period Rooms at the DAR Museum?

I love the idea to purchase a museum or zoo membership for the families. The board games are a good idea as well. I don't know how young the kids are, but I bought a Scholastic classic books on DVD...

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'm looking forward to tackling this project, and you guys have provided some wonderful resource ideas.

Great chairs. I don't know if you like the look, but you might also consider slip-covering. We had an over sized chair and sofa slip-covered recently and just love it. It might be more cost-effecti...