In recognition of excellence in providing the genealogical community with these valuable research tools, Ancestry.com is happy to announce the following Family History Favorites.

Vermont in the Civil War
http://vermontcivilwar.org/

This wonderful resource contains pages on African Americans, a list of Vermont soldiers buried at Andersonville, Bible inscriptions, biographies, rosters, Canadians who served in Vermont regiments, a database of veteran burials, a meeting place for descendants, a list of Medal of Honor recipients, maps, obituaries, photos, a timeline, and much more.

The History Channel
http://www.historychannel.com/index.html

This site is a phenomenal resource for those interested in putting their ancestors' lives in the context of the times in which they lived. Visitors to the site can hear speeches, find out what happened on a particular date in history, test their knowledge of history, or check current television listings for programming information on the History Channel. This journey into the past is well worth a visit.

This award will be presented every Wednesday to sites that provide valuable information to researchers.