Celebrate America 250: Honor a Hero. Power Democracy Unfiltered.
Who first showed you what democracy looks like — a teacher, a neighbor, a parent? Today, honor their legacy by helping C-SPAN bring civic education and unfiltered coverage of government to millions of Americans - in classrooms, on TV and online.
🎯 Together, we’ve raised over $9,600 toward our $25,000 goal. Help us push across the finish line by September 14.
We’ve extended the deadline to give more supporters like you the chance to make a lasting impact. Your gift today helps ensure unfiltered democracy remains part of our nation’s story—for all of us, for generations to come.
🎁 Give now to help close the gap and reach our $25,000 goal by September 14.
You Make It All Possible:
You bring history to life through live reenactments and expert talks that inspire curiosity and learning.
You help us broadcast from historic landmarks like Mount Vernon and Lexington, so more people can experience history where it happenend.
You Equip 40,000 classrooms giving teachers and students access to free, high-quality civics lessons to use all year long.
You keep coverageunbiased with no ads, no commentary, no spin, just the unfiltered story.
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🕰️ Why Now?
America’s 250th isn't just a celebration, it’s a moment to strengthen civic understanding and make history meaningful and relevant for every American. By giving today, you power unfiltered access to democracy, helping the next generation see it in action.
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Thank you C-Span. Mimi with Scott of Museum of American Revolution is fantastic! Here is 250$ for the great programming for our 250th birthday! This interview shines a light on how our public education system has failed our citizens for the last 50 years. God bless us all 🦅🇺🇸
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Our donors
NY
Nancy Young
donated
$52.32
C Span is more vital to our country than ever today. It presents literally unfiltered news by simply pointing the camera at our government and letting us watch. I can't imagine a more valuable use of the airwaves. Thank you, C Span.
RS
Raymond Smith
donated
$52.24
KC
KAREN A METIVIER CARREIRO
donated
$104.16
WT
Wayne Towns
BN
Blanche Nonken
donated
$26.28
ME
Michael Edwards
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$52.24
Booknotes podcasts are the best. Thank you Brian, Peter & others.
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Rachel
Thanks C-SPAN!
RH
Rachel Heier
DH
Deidre Henley
donated
$26.28
Matthew A. Carey Proudly served our nation in the US Navy
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Vittoria
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$52.24
Thank you for bringing us such professionals like Kimberly on WJ. The way she effortlessly connects with guests/callers is a joy to watch, and she handles live television so impressively well.
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Nancy
donated
$104.13
Thank you so much for C-Span! You have the best programming on TV. There's always something new and fascinating to listen to.
GM
Gareth L Mills Mills
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$26.42
Washington journal in morning best
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Jennifer
donated
$52.24
JB
John Bergendahl
donated
$25
VL
Vonie Long
donated
$26.28
Dave was an absolute powerful voice for working men and women. From the shop floor, to our community, and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dave worked tirelessly on the issues affecting workers.
EP
Ed Peterson
DD
David Davidson
donated
$26.28
Have been looking forward to the opportunity to make, at least, a one-time donation to the effort.
SE
Sheldon Ellish
donated
$26.42
TT
Terry Timmermans
donated
$26.42
In honor of Ryan Timmermans: You are a hero for helping your fellow Veterans transition through rough times!
JK
Julia Koppius
donated
$52.24
MM
Marcia Meyer
donated
$208.30/M
Starting with my July, 2025, donation, please increase the amount from $100.00 a month to $200.00 a month plus the additional processing fee. Happy 4th of July weekend to you all. We Can't Live Without You!!! Marcia Meyer
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Julia
Thank you C-Span. Mimi with Scott of Museum of American Revolution is fantastic! Here is 250$ for the great programming for our 250th birthday! This interview shines a light on how our public education system has failed our citizens for the last 50 years. God bless us all 🦅🇺🇸