Key Sites in the History of Pharmacy & Pharmaceuticals Across North America - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy

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.

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AIHP Thanks National Association Sponsors

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Patron ($10,000)

American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Donor ($5,000)

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Donor ($5,000)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Contributor ($2,500)

American Pharmacists Association, Contributor ($2,500)

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Contributor ($2,500)

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AIHP Events

AIHP Calendar of Events

Upcoming events hosted by AIHP

November 6, 2025, 3:00 pm (Central): AIHP Annual Member Meeting
November 19, 2025, 11:00 am (Central): Pharmacy History Working Group: Lauren Thompson, Kennesaw State University.
December 17, 2025, 11:00 am (Central): Pharmacy History Working Group: Beyond medical pluralism: Interactions between physician-pharmacists and other craftspeople in the Graeco-Roman world with Laurence Totelin, Cardiff University.
January, 21, 2026, 11:00 am (Central): Pharmacy History Working Group: Spring Semester Welcome Back Event: A critical reading of Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls, hosted by Kelly O'Donnell, Towson Unviersity.
February 18, 2026, 11:00 am (Central): Pharmacy History Working Group: Audrey Ke Zhao, UC Santa Cruz & CHSTM Research Fellow
March 18, 2026, 11:00 am (Central): Pharmacy History Working Group: Ryan A. Kashanipour, University of Arizona

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Calendar of Events

Upcoming events of interest to pharmacists and historians of pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, medicines, science, and related fields.

November 13-16, 2025: History of Science Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
November 16-18, 2025: APhA Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar 2025 , Fort Lauderdale, FL.
December 7-11, 2025: ASHP Midyear, Las Vegas, NV.
July 18-21, 2026: AACP Pharmacy Education, Grapevine, TX.