November 2026
Project Overview
The Addison Group is pleased to present two options for redesigning the Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia's website. Both options utilize Squarespace, providing a professional, mobile-friendly website that honors the Society's historical legacy while making information easier to access, navigate, and maintain.
Our goal is to create an attractive, functional website that serves current members, prospective members, historians, and the general public.
OPTION 1
Comprehensive Website Redesign
Investment: $4,200
This option provides a complete redesign of the Society's existing website, including the reorganization and migration of its current content into a modern Squarespace platform. Website Structure: Approximately 12–18 Core Pages The proposed website will feature eight primary navigation sections:
Home
Welcome and introduction to the Society
Historical imagery and featured content
Latest news and upcoming events
Quick links to membership and important resources
About the Society
Society history, mission, and purpose
Leadership and officers
Constitution and bylaws
Organizational information
Membership
Membership eligibility and requirements
Application process
Downloadable membership forms
Membership resources and information
War of 1812 History
Historical overview
Virginia's role in the War of 1812
Historical articles and research resources
Links to related historical organizations
News & Events
Society announcements
Upcoming meetings and events
Ceremonies, commemorations, and awards
Past events and news archives
Publications & Archives
Society newsletters and publications
Historical articles and documents
Downloadable PDFs
Organized historical resources and archives
Society Store
Merchandise and publications
Product descriptions and photographs
Shopping cart and secure online checkout
Integration with Squarespace Commerce
Contact
Society contact information
Online contact form
Leadership contacts
Links to the General Society and affiliated organizations
Services Included —
Complete Squarespace website design and development
Customized visual design reflecting the Society's historical identity
Mobile-responsive design for computers, tablets, and smartphones
Migration and organization of existing website content within an agreed content inventory
Approximately 12–18 core website pages
Dropdown navigation menus and internal linking
Historical image and document integration
Membership information and downloadable applications
News and events publishing capabilities
Organized publications and historical archives
Integrated online merchandise store
Contact forms and external resource links
Basic search engine optimization (SEO)
Domain connection and website launch
Administrator training for future website updates
Estimated Timeline: 3-4 weeks following receipt of necessary materials and approvals.
*Note: Final scope will be based on a review of the existing website's historical archives, documents, and merchandise inventory. Extensive manual migration beyond the agreed inventory may require an additional fee.
OPTION 2
Essential Website Refresh
Investment: $1,000
This option provides a simplified, professional website using Squarespace. It focuses on the Society's most important information while establishing a modern online presence that can be expanded over time. Website Structure: 5 Core Pages
Home
Society introduction and welcome
Historical imagery
Mission and purpose
Featured announcements and important links
About the Society
Brief history and organizational overview
Mission and leadership information
Links to additional historical resources
Membership
Membership eligibility
Application instructions
Downloadable membership forms
Membership contact information
News & Resources
Important announcements
Selected historical articles and publications
Links to existing archives and related organizations
Link to the Society's existing merchandise store
Contact
Contact information
Online inquiry form
Links to affiliated organizations
Services Included —
Squarespace website setup and template customization
Professional, mobile-friendly design
Five core website pages with basic content
Transfer and formatting of essential existing content
Simple navigation menu
Membership application links and downloadable documents
Links to historical resources and publications
External link to the existing merchandise store
Contact form
Basic SEO setup
Domain connection and website launch
Brief administrator orientation
Services Not Included —
To maintain the $1,000 budget, this option does not include:
Complete migration of historical articles and archives
Individual recreation of existing blog posts
Development of a new online merchandise store
Extensive document organization or digitization
Custom programming or advanced functionality
Ongoing website updates or maintenance
Existing historical resources may remain accessible through external links or be migrated in a future phase, provided the original content remains hosted and available. Estimated Timeline: 2–3 weeks following receipt of approved content.
Website Hosting & Maintenance
Both website options will be developed using Squarespace, a secure, user-friendly website platform that allows designated Society representatives to make routine updates without specialized technical knowledge. Squarespace subscription fees, domain registration or renewals, e-commerce processing fees, and third-party services are not included in the development investment.
The Society may elect to engage The Addison Group for continued website support and maintenance under a separate agreement. Investment: $850/annually
Our Recommendation
The comprehensive website redesign provides the greatest long-term value by preserving and organizing the Society's historical content, improving membership resources, and creating a more complete digital experience.
For a more limited investment, the essential website refresh offers a professional, functional starting point that addresses the Society's immediate needs while allowing additional pages, archives, and features to be developed in future phases.
Both options are designed to honor the Society's important historical mission while creating a stronger, more accessible online presence for generations to come.