AIHP proudly presents a curated collection of Virtual Historical Markers that highlight pivotal sites and events in the development of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals across North America. This interactive map showcases milestones in scientific discovery, pharmacy practice, education, associations, and more—each contributing to the advancement of health and everyday life.
Explore the Map:
- Zoom & Navigate: Use zoom tools to explore regions and cities. Some areas, like Philadelphia, feature multiple nearby markers.
- Click & Learn: Select map points to view detailed pop-ups with historical context and links to external resources.
- Filter & Search: Customize your view by filtering categories or searching for specific terms, people, or organizations.
What’s Included:
- Sites of major pharmaceutical discoveries and innovations.
- Historic and current pharmacy schools.
- Contributions from federal pharmacy services and national associations.
- Museums, libraries, and pop culture moments tied to pharmacy.
- Notable pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy-related events with societal impact.
Get Involved:
- Suggest a Marker: Know a site or event that should be included? Submit a nomination via Google Form or email.
- Report Errors: Help us improve accuracy by emailing corrections or suggestions to research@aihp.org.
This project is a collaboration between AIHP and the CLIP Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, led by Dr. Lucas A. Berenbrok.
Visit the full map and explore pharmacy’s rich heritage here.
