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.
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations.
- LocationPoint Marion, PA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Overview
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CautionPhoto Season Just a reminder as the weather is starting to get nice, and people are thinking about where to take graduation, wedding,… Read more
Just a reminder as the weather is starting to get nice, and people are thinking about where to take graduation, wedding, prom or formal, pregnancy, birthday, and any other type of photography or filming! We do have rules and regulations on what is or is not allowed and whether or not you need a permit. Violations may be ticketed. Please check our website under Plan Your Visit, Permits and Reservations!!! https://www.nps.gov/frhi/planyourvisit/permits.htm
InformationHours Changing The Visitor Center at Friendship Hill National Historic Site is now open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM! The ground… Read more
The Visitor Center at Friendship Hill National Historic Site is now open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM! The grounds and trails remain open sunrise to sunset. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 724-329-2501 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/frhi
Things to Do
4 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Friendship Hill Junior Ranger
The Friendship Hill Junior Ranger program is completed on-site and includes different levels of activities for children age 6-12
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Friendship Hill Senior Ranger
The Friendship Hill Senior Ranger Program is completed on-site and includes different levels of activities for visitors ages 13 and up, including adults!
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Hiking at Friendship Hill
Friendship Hill National Historic Site has ten miles of hiking trails to explore. You can walk to Gallatin House on the knoll and back in 15 minutes, or hike for hours through woods and meadows.
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Tour the Gallatin House and Historic Knoll
The rooms of the home from the Gallatin era contain exhibits and some furnishings relating to the period of Gallatin's life when each addition was built. A self-guided tour of the grounds and…
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Gallatin House
Facility
The Gallatin House was the home of Albert Gallatin, the fourth Secretary of Treasury. The house contains exhibits on Gallatin's family life and public career. The trails…
223 New Geneva Rd., Point Marion, PA (724) 329-2501 Directions
Details
The Gallatin House was the home of Albert Gallatin, the fourth Secretary of Treasury. The house contains exhibits on Gallatin's family life and public career. The trails and grounds are open sunrise to sunset every day as weather allows, but the Gallatin House and Visitor Center are only open 9 AM to 5 PM. The house may be closed during the week, so please call 724-329-2501 to verify!
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Friendship Hill Grounds and Trails
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Friendship Hill Grounds and TrailsDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
The Park Grounds and Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, all year. Please note: While the park is open Sunrise to Sunset - the Gallatin House Visitor Center may be closed. If open, the house will be open 9 AM to 5 PM.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
223 New Geneva Rd.Point Marion, PA 15470
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Weather & conditions
53°F
Mist · feels like 51°
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78° 60°
Sunny77% rain
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Thursday
66° 59°
Fog88% rain
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What to expect by season
Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
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Getting There
Point Marion, PA 15470
Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania. We are 27 miles and about 35 minutes from our sister site Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Mailing address: c/o Fort Necessity NB, Farmington, PA 15437
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