Islip Town Historian Earns Prestigious Award

ISLIP, NY — An Islip official has received a "prestigious award," Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter announced Wednesday.

Islip Town Historian George J. Munkenbeck has been recognized as the 145th Registered Public Historian in New York and honored with the prestigious Edward J. Winslow Local Government Historian Award for Excellence, the town said in a statement.

The statement said Munkenbeck's dedication to the history of Islip and Long Island is evident in his extensive research and public presentations, which continue to enrich the community's understanding of their local heritage.

"Today, we proudly recognize our Town Historian George J. Munkenbeck, not only for his accomplishments in public history but for his unwavering commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history of our Town and community," said Carpenter.

Munkenbeck is a West Sayville resident and a United States Coast Guard Reserve commander with a BS in engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy and an MA in emergency and disaster management.

He has served as Town Historian since 2015 and contributes to numerous historical societies and civic organizations.