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. Read More
Inside and outside, there is much to do at Friendship Hill
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Albert Gallatin served the American public for almost seven decades as a Congressman, cabinet member, and diplomat.
The Gallatin House Visitor Center is open Friday to Monday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily, year-round.
Gallatin served as Secretary of the Treasury under presidents Jefferson and Madison.
Take a nine-question quiz to find out whether you would have been a rebel, a federalist or a moderate during the whiskey rebellion.
Albert Gallatin was a voice of moderation in the Whiskey Rebellion, and these events helped launch his career.
Last updated: October 21, 2024
