Historical Society of Michigan
Higher Event Engagement Rates by 30%
With Drupal 10 Upgrade
Discover how we delivered a faster, more secure, and user-friendly platform designed for engagement and scalability.
Industry: Non-Profit & Cultural Heritage
Meet the Historical Society of Michigan
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is the state’s oldest cultural organization, dedicated to preserving and promoting Michigan’s rich heritage. Their website serves as a central hub for educational programs, memberships, and events, reaching educators, historians, and the public.
- Location Michigan, USA
- Since 1828
- Market Statewide
Our Goals
HSM partnered with us to achieve these key objectives:
Upgrade from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10 for enhanced security and long-term support.
Improve user experience with intuitive navigation and modern design.
Streamline editorial workflows for faster content updates and easier publishing.
Enhance event and enrollment features for greater engagement.
Build a secure, scalable platform for future innovations and integrations.
The Challenge
HSM’s existing Drupal 9 website struggled with performance limitations, inefficient workflows, and user experience challenges that impacted engagement and content delivery.
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Outdated Experience
Navigation and UI lacked modern design standards, creating friction for users.
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Workflow Inefficiencies
Editorial teams faced slow content publishing due to limited tools and structure.
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Security Concerns
Drupal 9 nearing end-of-life required migration to ensure compliance and trust.
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Engagement Gaps
Event discovery and enrollment processes were cumbersome for end users.
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Scalability Limitations
The site lacked flexibility to accommodate future growth and integrations.
Our Approach
We executed a full redesign and migration to Drupal 10, optimizing usability, security, and performance while streamlining backend processes.
Technology Stack
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Drupal 10
Latest CMS platform with advanced editorial features.
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AWS Hosting
Reliable, scalable cloud infrastructure.
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Responsive Design
Optimized for all devices.
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Security Enhancements
Reinforced data protection measures.
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Complete Migration
Upgraded site from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10, ensuring compliance and modern features.
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Enhanced UI/UX
Redesigned navigation and layouts for an intuitive user journey.
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Streamlined Workflows
Built efficient editorial tools, including CKEditor and custom content types.
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Feature-Rich Development
Added accordion UI elements, optimized program pages, and revamped enrollment flow.
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Improved Event Management
Delivered redesigned calendar and event pages for better engagement.
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Security Reinforcement
Implemented advanced protection for user data and platform integrity.
Business Impact
The redesigned Drupal 10 platform improved operational efficiency, user experience, and scalability for HSM.
Eliminated risks by moving to a supported and secure Drupal version.
Faster publishing and simplified content workflows.
Improved enrollment experience drove greater participation.
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Enhanced User Experience
Modern design improved navigation, reducing friction for visitors.
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Future-Ready Platform
Built a scalable foundation to support new features and integrations.
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Streamlined Workflows
Faster publishing and simplified content workflows for editorial teams.
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Improved Event Management
Redesigned calendar and event pages for better discovery and enrollment.
Research → Design → Development
“The Drupal 10 upgrade delivered a faster, more secure, and more engaging experience for members and the public, with stronger editorial agility and long-term digital sustainability.”
Ready for the Future
By upgrading to Drupal 10, HSM now delivers a faster, more secure, and more engaging experience for members and the public. The solution ensures scalability, editorial agility, and long-term digital sustainability.
Still on an older Drupal version? Let us help you modernize with a seamless migration to Drupal 10.
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What Clients Frequently Ask Us
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here are some of the most common queries clients ask before starting a Drupal upgrade with us.
Drupal 9 is nearing end-of-life, which creates security and compliance risk. Drupal 10 provides a supported platform, stronger protection, modern editorial tools, and a scalable foundation for future features and integrations.
We built efficient editorial tools, including CKEditor and custom content types. That streamlined publishing and simplified content workflows, improving editorial efficiency by 45%.
The upgrade added redesigned calendar and event pages, optimized program pages, and a revamped enrollment flow. The improved experience drove 30% higher event engagement.
Yes. Moving to supported Drupal 10 with AWS hosting and reinforced security measures eliminated end-of-life risk and created a scalable foundation for new features and integrations.
