Benjamin Franklin is a regular visitor at Heritage Day.
	Pennsylvania's Governor Ed Rendell (right) greets Robert McNeil, Jr., developer of Tylenol and recipient of the 2005 AIC Gold Medal.
	Ronald Breslow won the Othmer Gold Medal in 2006.

What is HERITAGE DAY?

Heritage Day is a celebration of achievement in the chemical and molecular sciences. Each year, the Chemical Heritage Foundation hosts this celebration at its stately facilities in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park. The first annual Heritage Day was held in 2002.

The cornerstone of Heritage Day is the awarding of the Othmer Gold Medal to an outstanding individual for his or her multifaceted contributions to our chemical and scientific heritage. CHF also partners with other organizations, including the American Institute of Chemists and The Chemists' Club, to present their premier awards on Heritage Day. In 2006 CHF added a new award to the festivities, the Award for Supporting Industries. (More about the awards.)

The Heritage Day crowd enjoys a reception following the presentation of the 2006 Award for Supporting Industries to Richard J. Bolte, Sr., and the 2006 AIC Gold Medal to Nobel laureate Roald Hoffman. All photos by Douglas A. Lockard Photography.

In addition to attending the award ceremonies, guests of Heritage Day have the opportunity to tour CHF, view exhibits of CHF's collections, peruse the materials in the grand Jacobs Reading Room of the Othmer Library of Chemical History, meet and mingle with CHF staff and other guests, and visit important historical sites and exhibits in the Philadelphia area.

For more about Heritage Day, contact:
Nancy Vonada, Events and Stewardship Manager
Tel.: 215-873-8226
Fax: 215-629-5308
E-mail: nvonada@chemheritage.org

To learn about our awards program, click here or contact:
Sarah Reisert, Assistant for Awards and Affiliate Relations
Tel.: 215-873-8263
Fax: 215-629-5263
E-mail: awards@chemheritage.org