Friendship Hill National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Who was Albert Gallatin?

Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted at Friendship Hill, his restored country estate.

		Things to Do Friendship Hill offers activities for the history buff and the outdoor enthusiast. more...

		Arlington House Furniture Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Virginia is undergoing restoration. Museum items and furnishings, including personal items and books are displayed at the Gallatin house at Friendship Hill while the work is progressing. more...

Children in period dress dancing on the Friendship Hill lawn.

FestiFall 2009

September 26-27
The annual event at Friendship Hill National Historical Site is a celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin, the original owner of Friendship Hill. FestiFall includes demonstrations of the eighteenth century home skills and crafts including muskets used for defense and hunting.
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Write to

Friendship Hill NHS
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437

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Phone

Headquarters (Fort Necessity)
(724) 329-5512

Friendship Hill Visitor Center
(724) 725-9190

Fax

(724) 725-1999

Climate

In summer it is generally warm, often humid with cool mornings and evenings. In winter it is generally cold with snow possible from November through April. Layered clothing is recommended.

Park Physical Address:
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
223 New Geneva Road
Point Marion, PA 15474