CSPAN3 ist ein öffentlich-rechtliches Fernsehnetzwerk in den USA, das sich auf historische und archivierte Inhalte konzentriert. Das Programm besteht hauptsächlich aus ungekürzten Aufzeichnungen von Kongressanhörungen, Verfahren von Bundesbehörden und öffentlichen politischen Veranstaltungen aus früheren Jahren. Der Sender zeigt zudem abendfüllende historische Dokumentationen, Oral-History-Interviews und Bildungsinhalte zur amerikanischen Regierungs- und Politikgeschichte. Anders als Live-Nachrichtensender bietet CSPAN3 keine Kommentare, Analysen oder Unterhaltungsprogramme wie Filme oder Musik. Die Inhalte stammen aus den umfangreichen Videoarchiven des C-SPAN-Netzwerks und geben den Zuschauern die Möglichkeit, bedeutende Momente der US-amerikanischen Gesetzgebungs- und Politikgeschichte noch einmal zu erleben.

Zuschauer können CSPAN3 über Kabel- und Satellitenfernsehanbieter im ganzen Land empfangen. Der Sender ist zudem über die C-SPAN-Website und deren mobile App live streambar, ohne dass für die meisten digitalen Plattformen ein Abonnement erforderlich ist. TV-Programmhinweise für CSPAN3 werden auf der C-SPAN-Website und in

TV-Programm
Book TV
07:00 - 09:00
Book TV
Books & literature, Educational, Interview, Event
This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.
America 250
07:37 - 08:20
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Revolutionary War Era Walking Tour of New York City
C-SPAN's American History TV takes a walking tour of Revolutionary War-era sites in Lower Manhattan.
America 250
08:20 - 08:33
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Yale Historian David Blight on President Franklin Pierce
Yale University history professor David Blight reflects on the life and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
08:33 - 08:44
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Author Diana Carlin on First Lady Jane Pierce
Diana Carlin, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Jane Pierce. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
08:44 - 08:53
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Michael Cohen on President Zachary Taylor
Historian Michael Cohen reflects on the life and legacy of President Zachary Taylor. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
08:53 - 13:15
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Abraham Lincoln & the Declaration of Independence
Scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explore how Lincoln viewed concepts in the Declaration of Independence and how they shaped his policies. The event takes place at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
America 250
13:15 - 13:28
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Yale Historian David Blight on President Franklin Pierce
Yale University history professor David Blight reflects on the life and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
13:28 - 13:38
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Author Diana Carlin on First Lady Jane Pierce
Diana Carlin, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Jane Pierce. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
13:38 - 15:01
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Traveling Exhibition of Founding Era Documents
The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.
America 250
15:01 - 16:46
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Boston Commemoration of British Evacuation Day
Massachusetts officials mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the 1776 retreat by British forces from Boston and surrounding areas early in the Revolutionary War.
America 250
16:46 - 20:31
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
George Washington French & Indian War Friendly Fire Incident -- 1758
Archaeologists announce the discovery of artifacts in western Pennsylvania now declared to be the site of a 1758 friendly fire incident; the incident involves a British regiment from Virginia led by George Washington during the French and Indian War.
America 250
20:31 - 20:41
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Michael Cohen on President Zachary Taylor
Historian Michael Cohen reflects on the life and legacy of President Zachary Taylor. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
20:41 - 20:54
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Yale Historian David Blight on President Franklin Pierce
Yale University history professor David Blight reflects on the life and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
20:54 - 21:04
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Author Diana Carlin on First Lady Jane Pierce
Diana Carlin, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Jane Pierce. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250
21:04 - 03:01
America 250
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Early Navy & Marine Corps History
Scholars examine the formative years of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps, from 1775 to 1850, and discuss how maritime forces shaped the nation.