C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule

America 250

Series • 2026

Young Adults on America's Future

Season 1 • Episode 121

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

America 250

Series • 2026

Monticello's Andrew Davenport on Thomas Jefferson

Season 1 • Episode 110

Monticello's Andrew Davenport reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

President George W. Bush on George Washington

Special • 2026

Former President George W. Bush reflects on the life and legacy of George Washington.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Tim McGrath, Three Roads to Gettysburg

Episode 16

Author Tim McGrath discusses how President Lincoln's unexpected choice of General George Meade to lead the Union Army at the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg changed the course of the Civil War.

Marc Carpenter, The War on Illahee

Special • 2026

Author Marc Carpenter discusses 1850s wars in the American Pacific Northwest to seize Native land for American settlers.

‘Sylvester Allen, Jr. & Belle Boggs, The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw

Special • 2026

Authors Sylvester Allen, Jr. and Belle Boggs discussed Wyatt Outlaw, who was killed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1870 in an act of racial violence that triggered the Kirk-Holden War.

America 250

Series • 2026

Family Relationships During American Revolution

Season 1 • Episode 109

Historians talk about how family connections were maintained, disrupted, or severed due to upheaval during the American Revolution. The event is held at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Lindsay Chervinsky on John Quincy Adams

Season 1 • Episode 120

George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Author Louisa Thomas on Louisa Adams

Season 1 • Episode 118

Author and New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas reflects on the life and legacy of Louisa Adams. Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday, and is read by content producer Anne Fertig.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe

Season 1 • Episode 113

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Saikrishna Prakash, The Presidential Pardon

Episode 13

University of Virginia Law Professor and author of The Presidential Pardon, Saikrishna Prakash explores the pardon power's constitutional history and present-day use. AEI fellow Gary Schmitt joins him in conversation.

President Kennedy Speech on Space Effort

Special • 2019

President Kennedy talks about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders

Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Gerald Ford & Saturday Night Live

Episode 6

Kathryn Brownell examines the relationship between Saturday Night Live and its political humor with the Gerald Ford presidency. The Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosts this event.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural

Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Megan Gorman, All the Presidents' Money

Episode 15

A look into how good American presidents are at managing their own wealth.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Saikrishna Prakash, The Presidential Pardon

Episode 13

University of Virginia Law Professor and author of The Presidential Pardon, Saikrishna Prakash explores the pardon power's constitutional history and present-day use. AEI fellow Gary Schmitt joins him in conversation.

President Kennedy Speech on Space Effort

Special • 2019

President Kennedy talks about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders

Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Gerald Ford & Saturday Night Live

Episode 6

Kathryn Brownell examines the relationship between Saturday Night Live and its political humor with the Gerald Ford presidency. The Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosts this event.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural

Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Megan Gorman, All the Presidents' Money

Episode 15

A look into how good American presidents are at managing their own wealth.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Saikrishna Prakash, The Presidential Pardon

Episode 13

University of Virginia Law Professor and author of The Presidential Pardon, Saikrishna Prakash explores the pardon power's constitutional history and present-day use. AEI fellow Gary Schmitt joins him in conversation.

President Kennedy Speech on Space Effort

Special • 2019

President Kennedy talks about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders

Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Gerald Ford & Saturday Night Live

Episode 6

Kathryn Brownell examines the relationship between Saturday Night Live and its political humor with the Gerald Ford presidency. The Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosts this event.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural

Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Megan Gorman, All the Presidents' Money

Episode 15

A look into how good American presidents are at managing their own wealth.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Saikrishna Prakash, The Presidential Pardon

Episode 13

University of Virginia Law Professor and author of The Presidential Pardon, Saikrishna Prakash explores the pardon power's constitutional history and present-day use. AEI fellow Gary Schmitt joins him in conversation.

President Kennedy Speech on Space Effort

Special • 2019

President Kennedy talks about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders

Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Gerald Ford & Saturday Night Live

Episode 6

Kathryn Brownell examines the relationship between Saturday Night Live and its political humor with the Gerald Ford presidency. The Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosts this event.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural

Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

History of the Space Shuttle Program

Special • 2026

C-SPAN's American History TV visits the Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center to get an up-close look at the Space Shuttle Discovery and explore the history of the shuttle program.

Reel America

Series • 2021

NASA -- The 25th Year -- 1983

Episode 55

A 1983 NASA film documents the history of the space agency's achievements.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Career of Former NASA Flight Director Gerald Griffin

Special • 2026

American History TV interviews former NASA flight director Gerald Griffin on his career in the American space program from the Gemini program to the Shuttle missions. He worked with NASA from 1964-1986.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.