Using The History List to create and share event calendars and lists

There are two formats:- A narrow scrolling column with links that go to the

individual event listings on The History List (below).- Full description listings suitable for an Events page of

a site (right).

For the scrolling column format, there are several “themes” to choose from, as well as solid color frames.

All changes made to events on The History List—additions, deletions, other edits—show up here automatically and immediately

The Embed button appears on every event page . . .

. . . and on everyorganization page.

Click the Embed button on either an event page or an organization page to pop up up this “widget” builder with the organization already selected.

Add organizations and use other criteria to select the events you want to display. To update the widget, click the Update button at the bottom of this column.

Then copy this code and add it to your site, or copy it and send it to the person who handles your website. Or, you can send them a link to your page on The History List and ask them to create a widget and embed it into your site.

Opening the widget builder and selecting the content to be displayed in your widget.

There are several ways to customize the appearance. Click the Update button to update the code to reflect your changes. See the next slide for examples of some of these themed frames.

For solid color frames only.

Creating a scrolling column with upcoming events.

Examples of some of the themed frames that are available.

Is there one you would like to see added? Let us know: Editor@TheHistoryList.com.

When someone else sees this widget on a site, they can click this link and get the code so they can add it to their own site or blog.

Click Update after selecting the content and customizing the appearance.

Next, select this button and copy the code to add to your site.

Copy this code

Live preview

Creating a scrolling column with upcoming events.

Creating a full description widget to include on your Events page.

This historical society enters their programs and events on The History List. The interface is easy to use, it supports repeating events, and different people in the organization can add and update the events they are involved with.

They use the widget builder to create a widget they add to their Events page. This eliminates entering things twice and all of the content on their site is updated automatically. When events finish, they automatically roll off their page.

The Programs and Events page for the Marlborough Historical Society

Click Update once you have selected the content above. (Note: The column width and frame choices do not apply to this format.)

Next, select this button and copy the code to add to your site.

Copy this code

This shows the events that will appear. There is not, however, a live preview of the format for the full description widget.

Creating a full description widget to include on your Events page.

“The Massachusetts Historical Society offers most

more than 100 public programs and events each year.

What makes The History List different is its

targeted approach.

“It is an easy-to-use online resource that connects

history enthusiasts to history-related events and

programs.”

Carol KnauffAssistant Director of Development for Communications

Massachusetts Historical Society

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