TV Schedule for C-SPAN 2
Saturday, September 19th TV listings for C-SPAN 2
Lectures in History Early American Political Thought New
The Founding Fathers have inspired many writers and politicians, but who inspired the Founding Fathers? Fannie Bialek looks at the people who inspired early American political thought.
The Presidency First Lady Julia Grant New
Historian Diana Carlin analyzes the life of Julia Grant using the first lady's memoirs. The Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site hosts this event.
C-SPAN Tours the Latter-Day Saints Church History Museum New
C-SPAN tours the Church History Museum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
America 250 Finalists for 2026 George Washington Prize New
Finalists for the 2026 George Washington Prize discuss their books on the nation's founding era at an event held at George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia.
Scott Reich, One Day in September New
Author Scott Reich discusses his book One Day in September, chronicling the birth of baseball's All-Star Game.
C-SPAN Tours the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory New
C-SPAN tours the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory to learn the history and cultural impact of the iconic baseball bat and see where they are crafted in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
America 250 Smithsonian Castle American Aspirations Exhibit Tour
Curator Abeer Saha walks C-SPAN's American History TV through an exhibition of more than 30 iconic objects brought together to explore the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.
The Civil War Confederate Slaves at Gettysburg New
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Lincoln, Grant & the Summer of 1864 New
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Black Regiments in the 1864 Overland Campaign New
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Cowardice in Battle New
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Escaped Union POWs in Carolinas - 1864 New
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
C-SPAN Tours the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
C-SPAN tours the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory to learn the history and cultural impact of the iconic baseball bat and see where they are crafted in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
America 250 Historian & Author George Nash on President Herbert Hoover New
Historian and Herbert Hoover biographer George Nash reflects on the life and legacy of America's 31st president (1929-33). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Author Nancy Beck Young on First Lady Lou Hoover New
Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Ken Burns & Historian Geoff Ward on President Franklin Roosevelt New
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Geoff Ward reflect on the life and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45). Their essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Hillary Clinton on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt New
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1933-45). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Lectures in History Early American Political Thought
The Founding Fathers have inspired many writers and politicians, but who inspired the Founding Fathers? Fannie Bialek looks at the people who inspired early American political thought.
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency First Lady Julia Grant
Historian Diana Carlin analyzes the life of Julia Grant using the first lady's memoirs. The Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site hosts this event.
C-SPAN Tours the Latter-Day Saints Church History Museum
C-SPAN tours the Church History Museum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
America 250 Finalists for 2026 George Washington Prize
Finalists for the 2026 George Washington Prize discuss their books on the nation's founding era at an event held at George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia.
America 250 Smithsonian Castle American Aspirations Exhibit Tour
Curator Abeer Saha walks C-SPAN's American History TV through an exhibition of more than 30 iconic objects brought together to explore the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.
The Hearing Room Hearing on Historical Narratives at Smithsonian National Museum of American History New
Anthea Hartig, historian and director of the National Museum of American History, testifies before the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding accusations of political activism and rewriting history.
The Civil War Confederate Slaves at Gettysburg
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Lincoln, Grant & the Summer of 1864
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Black Regiments in the 1864 Overland Campaign
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Cowardice in Battle
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
The Civil War Escaped Union POWs in Carolinas - 1864
Historians discuss seldom-heard histories of the Civil War era.
C-SPAN Tours the Latter-Day Saints Church History Museum
C-SPAN tours the Church History Museum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
America 250 Historian & Author George Nash on President Herbert Hoover
Historian and Herbert Hoover biographer George Nash reflects on the life and legacy of America's 31st president (1929-33). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Author Nancy Beck Young on First Lady Lou Hoover
Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Ken Burns & Historian Geoff Ward on President Franklin Roosevelt
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Geoff Ward reflect on the life and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45). Their essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Hillary Clinton on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1933-45). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Kim Phillips-Fein, Country of Lords -- Neo-Aristocrats, Social Darwinists, Tech Utopians, and the Lo New
Are all men created equal? Historian Kim Phillips-Fein argues that prominent Americans, from some of the founders to Silicon Valley CEOs, disagree with this sentiment from the Declaration of Independence. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts.