Client: American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) Website:aihsny.orgRole: Full-service website design & build Type: Nonprofit / Cultural Institution
Project Overview
The American Irish Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1897 and headquartered in a historic Beaux-Arts mansion on Manhattan’s Museum Mile, needed a website that could serve its dual mission as both a cultural institution and a working archive. The site needed to welcome new visitors, support researchers and scholars, and give the Society a reliable platform to promote its ongoing exhibitions, events, and fundraising efforts.
Scope of Work
Designed and built the full website from the ground up, reflecting the Society’s identity as a historic cultural and archival institution
Structured content around core visitor needs: About & mission, event listings, archives & research access, membership/donation, tours, and FAQ
Built a dynamic events section to support recurring programming (lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and private rentals)
Created a donation and membership pathway to support the Society’s fundraising and sustainability goals
Developed an FAQ and policies section to set clear expectations for researchers and the public around archive access
Ensured the site’s tone and visual design matched the gravity and history of the institution while remaining approachable to first-time visitors
Deliverables
Fully designed and developed responsive website
Content structure and information architecture for events, archives, membership, and visitor information
Ongoing-use framework allowing AIHS staff to update events and announcements independently
Outcome
The finished site gives AIHS a modern, credible online home that matches the significance of its 10,000+ volume archive and its role as a hub for Irish-American history and culture, while making it easier for the public, researchers, and donors to engage with the Society.
